Starter quiz
- What is globalisation?
- The process of cultures becoming isolated from each other
- The creation of new borders and boundaries
- The process of countries and businesses becoming more connected & interdependent ✓
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- Which of the following is a benefit of globalisation?
- Access to cheaper goods and services ✓
- More isolation between countries
- Higher prices for consumers
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- How does globalisation affect the environment?
- It reduces waste and pollution
- It protects nature
- It reduces the demand for natural resources
- It can lead to more pollution and resource depletion ✓
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- Which sector benefits the most from globalisation?
- Technology and communication ✓
- Agriculture
- Mining
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- How has globalisation affected international trade?
- It has made international trade less important
- It has increased international trade and made it easier ✓
- It has reduced the number of goods traded
- It has slowed down the movement of goods across borders
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- What is a TNC (Transnational Corporation)?
- A local business that only operates in one country
- A government organisation that regulates trade
- A company that operates in multiple countries ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is a major challenge of globalisation for LICs?
- Exploitation of cheap labour and poor working conditions ✓
- Easier access to technology
- Higher wages and better jobs
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- Which of the following is a consequence of globalisation on the environment?
- Reduced waste from manufacturing
- Cleaner air in cities
- Increased pollution and deforestation ✓
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- What is western culture?
- North America ✓
- China
- Europe ✓
- India
- Australia ✓
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- How does globalisation affect cultural diversity?
- It strengthens the traditions of every culture
- It can lead to the spread of a dominant global culture ✓
- It makes every country more isolated from one another
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Key learning points
- Globalisation can have severe environmental consequences and can increase global warming.
- Local businesses are often out-competed by foreign businesses leading them to close down.
- Globalisation has been blamed for creating a more uniform culture around the world.
Common misconception
Western culture refers to only North America.
Western culture refers to North America, Europe and Australia.
Keywords
Global warming - the increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time
Tnc - transnational corporations are large businesses that operate in many different countries globally
Greenhouse gas emissions - the release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to climate change
Culture - a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share
Fossil fuels - natural energy sources that were formed over millions of years; they include coal, oil and gas
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