Ch. 3 - Global Flows

Question 1

The going tendency for economic, political, and cultural exchanges to take place at a world scale

Answer 1

Globalization

Question 2

What are the four main characteristics of contemporary flows?

Answer 2

More diversity, in a complex network-based organization

Increased in number

Origins and destinations have change - there is a more of an international emphasis

Cities are shaped more by a response to flows (Reactive, proactive, resistant, or embracing)

Question 3

Term involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying goods.

Answer 3

Intermodal(s)

Question 4

What are five crucial variables involved in consumer products and services within urban areas?

Answer 4

1. Intermediate Goods; Raw and bulk materials for consumer products
2. People; Immigration transforms places; ethnoburbs
3. Finance; Deregulation underpins economic globalization
4. Information and Ideas; Contribute to more service, cultural, and multi-media production in cities
5. “Nasty” flows; Pathogens, illicit drugs, weapons, crime, pollution, etc, favour urban locations

Question 5

What are the three global cities?

Answer 5

London, New York, Tokyo

Question 6

What are the two listed negative “effects of flow”

Answer 6

1. Makes social-costs higher

2. Increases general inequality in Canada (rising rents and property value)

Question 7

What kinds of factors can slow down the process of Globalization?

Answer 7

Economic recession, Climate Change, unstable Carbon-based economy