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WorksheetsYear 9 Globalisation Revision
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Globalisation is:
faster travel around the world
the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world.
the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
the process of interconnecting people, companies and governments of different countries through the production of goods, international trade and investment aided by ICT
Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalisation
Low levels of labour migration
A decrease in foreign direct investment
The development of global brands
A reduction in out-sourcing and off-shoring of production
Globalisation is good because of an ________________ in standard of living , but is bad because there is a _____________ in local cultures and traditions
increase / increase
increase / decrease
decrease / decrease
decrease / increase
What are some benefits of Globalisation ?
Less pollution in the world
Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
Increased freedom to travel and immigrate, better access to healthcare, education, and information and technology, improved communication networks, international trade agreements, business opportunities, exchange of ideas.
All of the above
How has China and Bangladesh benefited from globalisation?
Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in both countries
Increased levels of carbon is being emitted in both countries
Inequalities among the rural areas are growing
Which of the following are negative consequence of globalisation?
Enhanced cultural uniqueness
Improved terms of trade
exploitation of cheaper labour markets;
lack of local businesses compared to transnational corporations; wider income inequalities
A disadvantage of globalisation for manufactures in MEDC's would include which one of the following?
Access to wider markets
Low-cost competition from overseas companies
Difficult to find workers
The spread of technology could cause local unemployment
Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the acceleration of globalisation?
Transport Systems
Communication Systems
An increase in unemployment
Trade agreements such as those established by the World Trade Organisation
Interconnectedness is:
the social, economic and environmental factors that connect people and places.
the concept that no object can be viewed in isolation. Geographical phenomena are connected through environmental processes, movement of people, flows of trade and investment, purchase of goods and services, cultural influences, exchange of ideas and information, political power, and international agreements.
Interconnection between people and places is greater in the Northern Hemisphere. Some reasons include (tick the relevant boxes):
urbanisation
expanding transport networks - sea, road and air
less travel time
location of agricultural land
increased access to ICT
An LEDC is:
a country with a developing economy, undeveloped industrial sector (agriculture and technology), low standard of living (low incomes, little access to nutrition, health, education - poverty). LEDC's have an average gross national income (GNI) of less than US$1025 per year.
a country with a low standard of living, undeveloped industrial base, and a middle human development index (health and education). The country has an average gross national income (GNI) per capita of less than US$700 per year.
Which of the following places are classified as an LEDC?
Australia
India
Ghana
Bangladesh
A MEDC country can be defined as a country with a developed economy and industrial sector, a high standard of living, advanced technological infrastructure, a large proportion of people living in urban areas. MEDC's have an average gross national income (GNI) per capita greater than US$1026 per year.
True
False
What does TNC stand for?
Transnational corporations
Transnational countries
Trade nations conference
Trial national cooperations
A Transnational Corporation (TNC) is a:
Corporation that has its headquarters and factories located in one country only.
Corporation that operates in at least 2 countries. The headquarters are generally located in a country that the corporation was founded while the assets, mainly the manufacturing plants, are located in LEDC's where land and labour is cheaper.
Which of the following are a transnational corporation (TNC)?
Local newsagent
Nike
Coca Cola
Billabong
Apple
Which factors might attract a transnational corporation to a country?
Good tourist attractions
Cheap raw materials
High average monthly wage
Unregulated workplace health and safety conditions
TNCs often pollute or damage local environments because they:
Respect worker' rights
Protect people's standard of living
Take advantage of less strict regulations and laws
Respect the natural environment
Fast fashion consists of:
high volume and low margin clothing that is typically delivered to a store once a week
low volume and low margin clothing that is delivered once a month to a store
high volume and high margin clothing that is delivered every day to a store
Sweat shops are any working environment in which the workers experience long hours, low wages, poor working conditions, and are typically located in LEDC's.
True
False
Sweat shops in the textile industry can be located in which countries?
Australia
China
USA
Bangladesh
What type of person would be typically employed to work in a sweatshop factory?
rich, has higher order skills, lacks manufacturing experience
Poor, low skilled, young and uneducated
ICT's stands for:
Internet Communication Technology
Innovative Call Technology
Information Communication Technology
The gap between people who have access to mobile phones and the Internet, and those who do not is called a...
Digital Divide
Technology Gap
Poverty
Having access to the internet and phones provides people with improved:
security
access to money
communication with others
all of the above
The 'Digital Divide' impacts people living in LEDC, more so than those living in MEDC's. Reasons include:
access to education and training resources
connectivity with friends and family
standard of living
global competitiveness with goods and services (GDP)
All of the above
Which of the following are benefits of international trade?
acquiring goods that you do not produce yourself
the ability to specialise production of certain goods in your country
the ability to sell your goods to others for a profit
all of the above are benefits
Huge container ships allow:
Clothes to be bought from overseas.
Goods to be transported all over the world.
People to travel to any country they want.
People to go on cruises to many parts of the world.
Identify the geographic reasons that cause a place to be classified as remote and therefore reduce a person's connectedness to other people, places, goods and services:
extreme climate
mountains
oceans
natural disasters
Two of the most remote places on earth are:
Tibetan Plateau in Asia
Sahara Desert in Africa
Brisbane in Australia
Continents include the following (Tick relevant box):
Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica
Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe
Australia, USA, Argentina, China, Ghana
Connectedness refers to how long it would take people to travel by land or water to the nearest city using modes of transport such as road, rail and rivers. Factors to consider include altitude, steepness of terrain, border crossings and weather. True for False?
True
False
Identify some of the advantages of transnational corporations in LEDC's.
Spend money to improve local infrastructure e.g. airports, roads, schools, health care.
Introduction of new technology and ideas
workers get a more reliable income working in factories compared to agriculture
Creates jobs
All of the above
TNC's like Coca Cola who operate bottling factories in LEDC's can cause social impacts such as?
workers not receiving healthcare benefits
creating mass unemployment if TNC pulls out of the host country
harsh working conditions in factories e.g. no air conditioning or rest breaks
all of the above
The digital divide can be defined as:
a type of inequality between people or groups in their access to and knowledge of ICT, usage and quality of ICT
equality between people and TNCs to access, know and use ICT
Contributing factors of the digital divide include:
age
socio-economic status
remoteness of place
All
Export can be defined as a good or service sold to another country or countries, whereas an import is a good or service produced in another country and transported to your country.
false
true
A spatial pattern is a placement or arrangement of objects on Earth. Patterns can be linear, clustered, random, dispersed or isolated.
True
False
The spatial distribution pattern of ICT in Australia is concentrated around urban settlements and infrastructure such as road networks.
True
False
Is Australia's population density higher in remote/rural or coastal locations?
Remote/rural locations
Coastal locations
