Year 9 Globalisation 12th October

Globalisation is:

• the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world. 
• the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
• faster travel around the world
• the movement of people and ideas around the world.

What does 'TNCs' stand for?

TNCs often pollute or damage local environments because they (choose 1 answer only).

• Respect workers' rights

• Take advantage of less strict laws

• Respect the local environment

• Protect lifestyles

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalisation

• Low levels of labour migration

• The development of global brands

• A decrease in foreign direct investment

• A reduction in out-sourcing and off-shoring of production

How has China and India benefited from globalisation?

• Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in India and China

• Inequalities among the countyside are growing

• Increased levels of carbon is being emitted in both countries

Generally, there has been an outsourcing of ............. to China?

• Services
• Manufacturing

Pick the goods we are likely to import from a LIC

• Bananas

• Cocoa Beans

• Coffee Beans

• Cars

Which of the following has NOT influenced globalisation

• Television

• Telephones

• The Internet

• Quarrying

What is a sweatshop?

• A shop that sells sweat pants

• A place where people work for free

• A factory where people work long hours for little pay

• A factory where people work long hours for a large wage

Which of these countries is the leading exporter of goods around the world?

• Japan

• India

• Bangladesh

• China