Aspects Flashcards
Define ‘globalisation’
The processes by which people, cultures, money, goods, services and information can be transferred between countries with few or no barriers
Define ‘interdependent’
Countries depend on each other e.g. Imported oil from the Middle East
Name three main aspects of globalisation (connections)
Lengthening - products being imported e.g. New Zealand lamb
Deepening - increasing number of links between people and places
Faster speed - reducing travel times and faster WiFi connections
Name six aspects of globalisation
Economic, Technological, Political, Cultural, Demographic and Environmental
Give an example of how economics is an aspect of globalisation
The changing value of the pound reduces exchange rates so other currencies and disposable income in other countries become more expensive
Give an example of how technology can be an aspect of globalisation
Substances and minerals in mobile phones have been imported and manufactured in many countries
Give an example of how politics is an example of globalisation
Brexit makes trading with some countries more difficult
Give an example of how culture is an aspect of globalisation
Increase of advertisement in rural countries increase tourism and national income to increase development and new cultures
Give an example of how demographics are an example of globalisation
Migration and types of employment to attract investment
Give an example of how environment is an example of globalisation
Increased travel and higher demand for fossil fuels increase global warming
Deforestation to export materials for money