Question

the following is a student draft of a report. it may contain errors. globalization by jaunita johnson (1) over time, civilizations have relied on each other for economic reasons, and less frequently, social and cultural reasons. (2) ancient cultures traded with one another and developed extensive networks with other civilizations. (3) a good example of this was during the roman empire, when different cultures used the mediterranean sea for exchanging goods. (4) in addition to trade, these same ancient cultures relied on each other for political reasons. (5) one benefit of globalization is the increased distribution of resources around the world. (6) depending on a countrys geography, natural resources can be difficult to find. (7) in her book, sarah waters documents the impact commodity trading has on developing countries. (8) waterss perspective in developing economies shows the importance of trade. “without consistent trade partners, many countries in the world would be struggling with basic infrastructure.” (9) without fluid trade between countries, development in some areas of the world would be stunted; yet, other countries would continue to make important improvements to their citizens quality of life. (10) global interdependence also impacts political connections. (11) with increased communication and technology between people, political issues escalate more quickly, possibly leading to confusion and misinterpretation. (12) politicians must be careful to assess information carefully to make sure the right steps are taken in response to an issue. (13) as much as increased flow of information may complicate things, it can also bring countries together to combat natural disasters or economic problems. (14) as we look into the future, globalization will continue to change, in both positive and negative ways, how the world works. which heading best conveys the content in paragraph 2? a. trade and development b. commodities and trade c. developing countries d. resources and commodities

Explanation:

Paragraph 2 discusses how ancient cultures traded and developed networks, with the example of the Roman - Empire using the Mediterranean Sea for trade. It emphasizes both trade and the development of networks. Option A "Trade and Development" best captures this content. Option B only focuses on commodities and trade without the aspect of development. Option C "Developing Countries" is not relevant to the content of the paragraph. Option D "Resources and Commodities" also misses the development aspect and over - emphasizes resources rather than trade and its impact on development.

Answer:

A. Trade and Development