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Year 9 Globalisation Check w/c 14th September 2020

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Globalisation is:
a)
the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world. 
b)
the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
c)
faster travel around the world
d)
the movement of people and ideas around the world.
2.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalisation

a)

Low levels of labour migration

b)

The development of global brands

c)

A decrease in foreign direct investment

d)

A reduction in out-sourcing and off-shoring of production

3.
What are some positive effects of Globalisation ?
a)
Increased freedom to travel and immigrate,better access to medicine,information, and technology.
b)
Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
c)
Less pollution in the world
d)
All of the above
4.
Globalisation is good because of an ________________ in standard of living , but is bad because there is a _____________ in local cultures and traditions
a)
increase / decrease
b)
decrease / increase
c)
increase / increase
d)
decrease / decrease
5.

Which of the following are high income countries?

a)

The USA, Canada and the UK

b)

Australia, New Zealand and South Korea

c)

Peru, Bolivia and Argentina

6.
Huge container ships allow:
a)
Clothes to be bought from overseas.
b)
People to travel to any country they want.
c)
Goods to be transported all over the world. 
d)
People to go on cruises to many parts of the world. 
7.

What is the best match for 'globalisation'?

a)

The buying and selling between different countries

b)

The brand of a business

c)

Movement

d)

The sharing of money

8.

What does the word 'trade' mean?

a)

Business

b)

Buying

c)

The selling of something

d)

Not selling

9.

Import is 'bringing (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.

a)

False

b)

True

10.

Export is 'Sending (goods or services) to another country for sale

a)

True

b)

False