Who Wrote the Book, the World Is Flat: a Brief

question 61

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century?

• A) Michael Porter
• B) Frederick W. Taylor
• C) Niccolò Machiavelli
• D) Thomas Friedman
• E) Alfred Chandler

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Definitions:

Earth Summit

A global conference focused on environmental policy and sustainable development held by the United Nations.

Environmentalist

An individual who advocates for or works towards protecting the natural environment from degradation and promoting sustainability.

Rio De Janeiro

A major city in Brazil, known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado, and its carnival festival.

Planting

The act of placing seeds or young plants in the ground to grow, which is fundamental for agriculture, gardening, and reforestation efforts.