Topic 6.3

What does globalization imply about the interaction of cities and countries?

• They only interact for trade purposes.

• They are becoming more isolated.

• They are interconnected and interact daily.

• They operate independently.

What is a key feature of world cities?

• They are connected to global networks and markets.

• They are isolated from global markets.

• They have a small, homogenous population.

• They have no influence on global trends.

What role do multinational corporations play in world cities?

• They have no significant role.

• They contribute to the city's isolation.

• They are key to the city's connection to the global market.

• They prevent cultural diffusion.

Which of the following is not a feature of world cities?

• Global network connections

• Cultural isolation

• Influence on global trends

• Multinational corporations

How do world cities typically influence global trends?

• Through isolated development.

• By hierarchical diffusion.

• Through local markets only.

• By remaining culturally isolated.

How does hierarchical diffusion work in spreading trends from world cities?

• Randomly without any specific pattern.

• From smaller settlements to world cities.

• From world cities to smaller settlements and other large cities.

• Exclusively within the borders of the world city.

What is the primary way world cities impact the global diffusion of trends?

• Through traditional methods only

• By hierarchical diffusion

• Through digital isolation

• Via local diffusion methods

Which of the following is an example of a world city?

• An isolated city in Siberia

• A small town in rural France

• New York

• A village in the Amazon rainforest

What is a common characteristic of the population in world cities?

• Diversity

• Homogeneity

• Aging population

• Small size

Which of the following cities is considered a world city?

• Tokyo

• A remote city in Alaska

• A coastal town in Morocco

• An inland city in Mongolia