Question

1. which of the following is a major reason why businesses move production to central america and the caribbean?

they want to create more jobs in the region.
workers in these countries have better education than in the u.s. which lowers production costs.
wages are lower in these countries than in developed nations which lowers production costs.
governments in these countries force companies to relocate there.

1. what is one way globalization can impact environmental conditions in developing countries?

increased manufacturing can lead to more pollution and resource depletion.
trade agreements automatically require strong environmental protections.

Explanation:

For question 6: Businesses prioritize reducing production costs to maximize profits. Lower wages in Central America and the Caribbean compared to developed nations directly cut labor costs, which is a core incentive for relocation. The other options are incorrect: companies do not relocate primarily to create jobs, workers in these regions generally have less formal education than in the U.S., and governments do not force relocation.
For question 7: Globalization often brings increased manufacturing to developing countries, which can lead to higher pollution (from factory emissions, waste) and resource depletion (as raw materials are used for production). Trade agreements do not automatically require strong environmental protections, making this option incorrect.

Answer:

1. Wages are lower in these countries than in developed nations which lowers production costs.
2. Increased manufacturing can lead to more pollution and resource depletion.