Globalisation

What is the definition of globalisation?

• The introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world. 

• The increasing connections between places and people across the planet

• Faster travel around the world

• The movement of people and ideas around the world

What does TNC stand for?

• Trans National Countries

• Trans National Corporations

• Trans National Counties

• Trans Nautical Cruisers

TNC's are companies that operate in more than one country. True or false.

• True

• False

Categorise the four main aspects of globalisation

Groups:

(a) Social

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(b) Political

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(c) Economic

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(d) Cultural

• TNC's manufacturing and transporting goods globally

• Organisations such as the UN making decisions beyond national governments.

• News and events spreading quickly around the world.

• The growth of online social networks (e.g. facebook, intsagram)

Put these events that caused globalisation in order.

• Christopher Columbus arrived in America. This opened up opportunities for international trade.

• The use of steamboats and railroads expanded, opening up more opportunity for trade.

• Globalisation began when connections started forming between Europe and China.

What are some positive effects of Globalisation ?

• Increased freedom to travel and immigrate,better access to medicine,information, and technology.
• Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
• Less pollution in the world
• All of the above

The company we looked at as an example of globalisation was

Match up the country to the service it provides to apple

• Where the display is made

• Japan

• Where the camera lens is made

• USA

• Where the iPhone is assembled

• China

• Apple headquarters

• Taiwan

What is the definition of containerisation?

• The transport of goods around the world on container ships.

• The use of containers to send money around the world.

• The use of containers by big companies such as apple.

• The movement of containers around the world

Match the key word to its definition.

• Types of transport

• Common

• The same

• Transport

• The same

• Modes of transport

• Move

• Standardised