Globalisation revision

What has made the growth of global food and communication networks possible?

• Advances in technology such as mobile phones, aeroplanes, telephones, and the Internet

• The worldwide reduction in tariffs

• The establishment of a single global currency

• The universal adoption of a single language

What does globalisation mean?

• The decline of international trade

• The dominance of one country over others

• The worldwide coming together of countries and nations

• The process of countries becoming more isolated

Why can a company from country B sell televisions at a lower price in country A?

• Because they use superior materials

• Because they were produced for less

• Because they have a monopoly over television production

• Because they have better technology

What is a direct consequence of globalisation?

• The elimination of all economic disparities

• A decrease in cultural exchange

• More affordable products are available for more people

• Decrease in the exchange of goods between countries

What negative effect does globalisation have on the environment?

• Improved national environmental standards

• Decreased use of aeroplanes, ships, and lorries

• Decreased carbon dioxide emissions

• Increased carbon dioxide emissions leading to global warming

What happens to people in industrialised countries as a result of globalisation?

• They may lose their jobs if production moves to economically disadvantaged countries

• They experience no change in job opportunities

• They all benefit from higher salaries

• They automatically get better social insurance

What is NOT a consequence of globalisation?

• Active exchange of goods between countries

• Exchange of cultural goods

• Complete eradication of poverty

• Exchange of services and knowledge

How is globalization perceived in terms of its effects?

• It is universally seen as harmful

• It is universally seen as beneficial

• It is seen as neither good nor bad, depending on how people deal with it

• It only benefits economically disadvantaged countries