A Number of Researchers Predict That the World Will Eventually

question 55

Multiple Choice

A number of researchers predict that the world will eventually __________.

• A) come to be politically integrated
• B) find a peaceful solution for territorial disputes
• C) return to small, ethnically distinct units
• D) settle into two or three primary superpowers

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Definitions:

Horizontal Integration

A business strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies at the same level of production in the same or different industries to increase market share and reduce competition.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer owns its supplier and/or distributor.

Waking Hours

describes the period of the day when an individual is awake and engaged in activities, excluding sleep.

Mass Media

Various mediums of communication, such as television, newspapers, radio, and the internet, that reach large audiences and influence public opinion and information dissemination.