Global Connections and Sustainability Quiz

Define globalisation.

• The process of increasing interdependence and connectivity of economies, societies, and cultures across the world.

• The isolation of countries from international trade and communication.

• The reduction of international trade barriers to promote local businesses.

• The focus on local cultures and traditions over global influences.

Using an example, explain what is meant by the term ‘functional distance’. Explain how this has been reduced through improving transport technology.

• Functional distance refers to the physical distance between two places, which has been reduced by the construction of new roads.

• Functional distance is the perceived distance between two places, which has been reduced by faster transport options like high-speed trains.

• Functional distance is the cultural distance between two places, which has been reduced by cultural exchange programs.

• Functional distance is the economic distance between two places, which has been reduced by trade agreements.

Identify THREE ways that you are connected to other people and places around the world.

• Through local community events, national holidays, and family gatherings.

• Through international travel, social media, and online gaming.

• Through local markets, neighbourhood meetings, and school events.

• Through national news, local sports, and community service.

Using examples, distinguish between globalised and localised citizens.

• Globalised citizens only consume local products, while localised citizens prefer international brands.

• Globalised citizens engage with global cultures and economies, while localised citizens focus on local traditions and economies.

• Globalised citizens are not interested in local issues, while localised citizens are not interested in global issues.

• Globalised citizens travel frequently, while localised citizens never leave their hometown.

Identify and briefly describe the FOUR ways people are connected to places.

• Economically, culturally, socially, and politically.

• Geographically, historically, linguistically, and technologically.

• Through trade, migration, communication, and transportation.

• Through education, employment, healthcare, and entertainment.

Discuss an example of how technology has changed the way of life of one Indigenous group.

• The introduction of smartphones has isolated Indigenous communities from the rest of the world.

• The use of drones has allowed Indigenous groups to monitor their land and protect it from illegal activities.

• The development of new agricultural techniques has led to the abandonment of traditional farming methods.

• The spread of television has led to the loss of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Outline how global trade has enhanced global interconnections.

• By reducing the need for international communication and collaboration.

• By increasing the availability of diverse products and services worldwide.

• By promoting isolationist policies and reducing cultural exchange.

• By limiting the flow of goods and services between countries.

Describe the costs and benefits of global trade to individuals, businesses, and nations.

• Costs include job loss and environmental damage; benefits include access to new markets and products.

• Costs include increased cultural exchange; benefits include reduced economic growth.

• Costs include higher prices for goods; benefits include reduced competition.

• Costs include limited product variety; benefits include increased local production.

Describe the ways improving communication technology can lead to greater global interconnections.

• By reducing the speed and efficiency of information exchange.

• By enabling instant communication and collaboration across long distances.

• By limiting access to information and reducing cultural understanding.

• By increasing the cost of international communication.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of multinational corporations. Remember to use examples.

• Advantages include job creation and technology transfer; disadvantages include cultural homogenisation and exploitation of local resources.

• Advantages include reduced global trade; disadvantages include increased local competition.

• Advantages include limited product variety; disadvantages include increased local production.

• Advantages include isolation from global markets; disadvantages include reduced economic growth.