Worksheets5.5 - Geography of sport
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What percentage of men take part in sport?
58%
63%
43%
50%
Which country has the highest number of sports workers in Europe?
UK
Germany
Sweden
France
What percentage of people with a disability are active in sport?
58%
63%
43%
50%
What is the most common sports activity?
Swimming
Running
Basketball
Football
In which region were people the most active in 2016-17?
North East
South West
Midlands
South East
What is a good example of globalisation according to the text?
Local farming
Football
Traditional crafts
Local markets
Why are football kits and even footballs mostly made abroad?
Better quality
Lower labour costs
Advanced technology
Local preferences
What percentage of Premier League players are foreign?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which two countries have the most common nationalities among foreign Premier League players?
French and Spanish
German and Italian
Brazilian and Argentinian
Dutch and Portuguese
What improvements have allowed more frequent and faster travel options for players?
Improvements in transport
Better training facilities
Higher salaries
Advanced medical care
What has allowed fans in the UK to see more foreign players play?
Local tournaments
Television and the Internet
International travel
Social media
Which continent has the most foreign players in the Premier League?
Africa
Europe
South America
Asia
What is globalisation?
The isolation of different parts of the world
The connection of different parts of the world resulting in the expansion of international cultural, economic, and political activities
The restriction of movement and integration of goods and people among different countries
The reduction of international activities
Why is football considered an example of globalisation?
Because it is only played in one country
Because it restricts international cultural exchange
Because it involves the movement and integration of goods and people among different countries
Because it limits economic activities
How does globalisation impact communication?
It makes communication slower
It reduces the need for communication
It enhances and speeds up communication
It eliminates the need for technology
Which of the following is a potential negative effect of globalisation?
Increased cultural exchange
Economic growth
Exploitation
Improved technology
