Year 9 Interconnections Review

Globalisation: The process by which the _____________ and cultures of countries (and peoples) are becoming more ________________. It involves the global spread of products, _________ and other aspects of culture.

• economies, international, religions

• businesses, international, ideas

• economies, integrated, ideas

• businesses, integrated, religions

Globalisation has rapidly most rapidly caused development since the 1980s

• True

• False

When countries have no fees or limited taxes between them to enable them to trade more easily

• Fair Trade Agreement

• Free Trade Agreement

• Social Equity Agreement

• Fair Tariff Agreement

MNC stands for

(a)  

Exports are products that are brought in by countries

• True

• False

Which one of these is not a direct benefit of increased trade

• Poorer countries can improve their economies

• Culture can be better understood

• Job opportunities are increased

• Internet connectivity can increase people's safety

Which is not a commonly a negative impact of tourism

• House prices plummet

• Rental costs increase in tourist hubs

• Traditional culture dilutes

• Tourists behave badly and disrupt locals

The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable. This is a definition of:

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Consumerism

• Commercialism

Identify two direct benefits of Fair Trade

• reduces exploitation of water resources

• creates better working conditions and wages

• promotes capitalism

• brings about better prices for producers

Identify two ways in which increased access to ICT can improve people's lives

• Rural civilians can benefit economically and socially

• Small businesses are able to be more efficient and reach greater markets thus gaining greater income

• Urban civilians can become more interdependent

• Healthcare infrastructure can be improved