Factors accelerating globalisation In recent years Flashcards
How many container movements take place each year
Around 200 million individual container movements take place each year.
Containersation refers to the use of standardized containers for shipping goods, facilitating global trade.
How has aircraft technology impacted globalization?
Aircraft like the Boeing 147 made international travel more common and accessible.
The expansion of air travel has significantly reduced the time and cost associated with global transportation.
What role did steam power play in Britain’s global influence?
Britain became the leading world power in the 1800s through steam technology, including steamships and trains.
Steam power enabled the rapid movement of goods along trade routes to Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
Which social media platforms are mentioned as factors in globalization?
LinkedIn, Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.
These platforms facilitate global communication and networking.
What was the impact of the telephone and telegraph in the 1860s?
They replaced a 3-week boat journey with instant communication across the Atlantic.
This technological advancement significantly accelerated global communication.
How did broadband and fiber optics change data transmission?
In the 1980s and 1990s, they allowed a large amount of data to be moved quickly through cyberspace.
This advancement facilitated faster internet speeds and greater connectivity.
What is the significance of GPS satellites?
24 satellites are situated 10,000 km above the Earth, providing global positioning services.
GPS technology has become essential for navigation and location services worldwide.
What was the purpose of ARPANET?
It was an early computer network funded by the US Defense Department during the Cold War.
ARPANET laid the groundwork for the modern Internet.
How many Facebook ‘likes’ were registered globally every day by 2014?
45 billion.
This statistic reflects the extensive global engagement on social media platforms.
How long is the railway which connects Moscow to Japan?
900km and was made in 1904
How did steam power effect Britain in the 1800s?
Steam power made Britain the leading world power source.
Steam ships and tech moved…
commodities and army’s quickly along trade routes in Asia and Africa.
