Geography of My Stuff - Quiz

Which of these factors have influenced globalisation?

• High taxes and investment restrictions

• Tax on trades

• Communication systems and the internet

• Poor standard of living and unemployment

Which factor might attract a Transnational Corporation (TNC) to a country?

• Good tourist attractions

• Cheap raw materials

• High average monthly wage

• Trade unions

Which of these is a negative impact of globalisation?

• Job creation

• Jobs lost in developed nations

• Share of information

• Improved standard of living

What is globalisation?

• The process of the world becoming increasingly interconnected

• The process by which the owrld is becoming less interconnected

• The process by which the world is becoming more divided

• The process of the world becoming more segregated

Which of the following is not a 'T' which has contributed towards globalisation?

• Tax

• Trade

• Transport

• Technology

Which of the following is NOT a TNC?

• Ford

• Samsung

• Adidas

• Local newsagent

Which of these is a positive of globalisation?

• Exploitation of workers

• Increased carbon footprint

• A country's culture could be replaced with Western culture

• Increased access to information

Which industry was Leicester historically a hub for? (and still is today!)

• Coal mining

• Textiles

• Steel making

• Fisheries

Which of these facts is often NOT true about fast fashion?

• The clothes often have expensive price tags for its customers

• The clothes are produced rapidly

• The clothes keep up to date with the latest trends

• The clothes are made cheaply and at high volumes

How can the impact of globalisation be seen in our everyday lives?

• Communication between people in different parts of the world is instant.

• By the increased network of motorways that run through the UK.

• The popularity of locally-sourced produce in farm shops.