Year 9 Globalisation Revision

Globalisation is:

• faster travel around the world

• 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

• the process of interconnecting people, companies and governments of different countries through the production of goods, international trade and investment aided by ICT

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalisation

• Low levels of labour migration

• A decrease in foreign direct investment

• The development of global brands

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

Globalisation is good because of an ________________ in standard of living , but is bad because there is a _____________ in local cultures and traditions

• increase / increase

• increase / decrease

• decrease / decrease

• decrease / increase

What are some benefits of Globalisation ?

• Less pollution in the world

• Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries

• Increased freedom to travel and immigrate, better access to healthcare, education, and information and technology, improved communication networks, international trade agreements, business opportunities, exchange of ideas.

• All of the above

How has China and Bangladesh benefited from globalisation?

• Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in both countries

• Increased levels of carbon is being emitted in both countries

• Inequalities among the rural areas are growing

Which of the following are negative consequence of globalisation?

• Enhanced cultural uniqueness

• Improved terms of trade

• exploitation of cheaper labour markets;

  lack of local businesses compared to transnational corporations; wider income inequalities

A disadvantage of globalisation for manufactures in MEDC's would include which one of the following?

• Access to wider markets

• Low-cost competition from overseas companies

• Difficult to find workers

• The spread of technology could cause local unemployment

Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the acceleration of globalisation?

• Transport Systems

• Communication Systems

• An increase in unemployment

• Trade agreements such as those established by the World Trade Organisation

Interconnectedness is:

• the social, economic and environmental factors that connect people and places.

• the concept that no object can be viewed in isolation. Geographical phenomena are connected through environmental processes, movement of people, flows of trade and investment, purchase of goods and services, cultural influences, exchange of ideas and information, political power, and international agreements.

Interconnection between people and places is greater in the Northern Hemisphere. Some reasons include (tick the relevant boxes):

• urbanisation

• expanding transport networks - sea, road and air

• less travel time

• location of agricultural land

• increased access to ICT