Aweather map is an example of a
a. hypothesis.
b. manipulated variable.
c. model.
d. scientific theory.

No one can predict the weather accurately, not even the weather forecasters on TV, So, it's an example of 'b'-manipulated variable 

It could be anything, recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.generally, it has something to do with technology. globalization means that people around the world are brought together through technology which speeds things up. so maybe some of those options could be correct. : )