Question

globalization has prompted so much online commerce that many career opportunities in transportation are likely to continue to grow. which of these hypothetical transportation scenarios might be related to this issue? (select all that apply.)

the ability of more companies to put pressure on air carriers based on their higher volume of international business has resulted in a reduction in air shipping rates.

it is now cost - effective for road transportation companies to buy entire fleets of electric vehicles.

new water transportation routes have been made possible by a recent treaty between the united states and a major international super power with whom we engage in extensive trade.

a new form of technology in gas pipeline building has made it possible to cheaply install pipelines beneath the ocean.

Explanation:

1. For the first option: Higher international business volume (from globalization/online commerce) leading to pressure on air carriers and reduced air shipping rates is related, as online commerce drives international trade, affecting air transportation costs.
2. The second option about electric vehicles for road transport: While electric vehicles are a trend, the connection to globalization - driven online commerce (which fuels transportation demand) is less direct compared to trade - related transport scenarios.
3. The third option: A treaty enabling new water transport routes for extensive trade is directly related to globalization - driven trade (from online commerce), as more trade would need efficient water transport routes.
4. The fourth option: Gas pipeline technology for ocean installation: Globalization and online commerce drive energy demand (for production, shipping of goods), so new pipeline technology to meet energy needs for transportation - related industries is related.

Wait, re - evaluating: The key is "transportation career opportunities grow due to globalization - driven online commerce".

• First option: More international business (from online commerce) → pressure on air carriers → lower rates → more companies use air transport → more career opportunities in air transportation. Related.
• Second option: Electric vehicles for road transport: The cost - effectiveness of electric vehicles may be due to technology or market, but not directly tied to globalization - driven online commerce (which is about trade - related transport demand). Less related.
• Third option: New water transport routes for extensive trade (driven by globalization/online commerce) → more water transport activity → more career opportunities in water transportation. Related.
• Fourth option: Gas pipeline technology for ocean installation: Globalization/online commerce drives energy demand (for powering transportation, manufacturing goods for trade) → new pipeline technology to meet energy needs → more career opportunities in pipeline construction/transport - related energy infrastructure. Related.

So the applicable options are the first, third, and fourth.

Answer:

• The ability of more companies to put pressure on air carriers based on their higher volume of international business has resulted in a reduction in air shipping rates.
• New water transportation routes have been made possible by a recent treaty between the United States and a major international super power with whom we engage in extensive trade.
• A new form of technology in gas pipeline building has made it possible to cheaply install pipelines beneath the ocean.