Aspects Flashcards

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Define ‘globalisation’

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The processes by which people, cultures, money, goods, services and information can be transferred between countries with few or no barriers

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Define ‘interdependent’

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Countries depend on each other e.g. Imported oil from the Middle East

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Name three main aspects of globalisation (connections)

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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

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Name six aspects of globalisation

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Economic, Technological, Political, Cultural, Demographic and Environmental

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Give an example of how economics is an aspect of globalisation

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The changing value of the pound reduces exchange rates so other currencies and disposable income in other countries become more expensive

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Give an example of how technology can be an aspect of globalisation

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Substances and minerals in mobile phones have been imported and manufactured in many countries

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Give an example of how politics is an example of globalisation

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Brexit makes trading with some countries more difficult

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Give an example of how culture is an aspect of globalisation

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Increase of advertisement in rural countries increase tourism and national income to increase development and new cultures

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Give an example of how demographics are an example of globalisation

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Migration and types of employment to attract investment

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Give an example of how environment is an example of globalisation

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Increased travel and higher demand for fossil fuels increase global warming

Deforestation to export materials for money

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