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Geo Human Flashcards

1
Q

Number of top Universities in the USA?

A

16/20

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2
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When was the

WorldWideWeb invented?

A

1989

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3
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19th century transport innovations?

A
  • steam engine

* telegraph

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4
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When was the Trans Siberian railway finished?

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1904

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5
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How many Km’s Trans Siberian railway in 1904?

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9000km

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6
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Important breakthrough in Telegraph 1860s?

A

First cables across Atlantic

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7
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When did commercial jet aircraft become a thing?

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1960s

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8
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When did Conteinarisation become a thing?

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1950s

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9
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Transport & trade innovations 21 century?

A
  • mobile phones
  • Social Networking
  • electronic banking
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10
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What is EasyJet?

A

Low cost airline

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11
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When was EasyJet established?

A

1995

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12
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What was EasyJet revenues in 2014?

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£ 4 billion

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13
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In 2014 how many passengers EasyJet?

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65 million

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14
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Why is containerisation effective?

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  • standard dimensions
  • reduces shipping cost
  • improves logistics
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15
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How many tons does a container withstand?

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25 tons

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16
Q

Population EU?

A

~ 500million

17
Q

Case Study: M-Pesa

A
  • started 2007
  • online economic transactions system
  • 2% Kenya’s pop released from poverty due to app
18
Q

In 2013 what percentage was China responsible for global trade?

A

10%

19
Q

Case Study: China’s open door policy?

A
  • 1978
  • 4 special economic zones
  • FDI allowed in
20
Q

Largest Migration in history

1978-2010?

A

China

300 million people

21
Q

How many people are thought of escaping poverty in China because of Open Door Policy?

A

400 million people

22
Q

Why do some countries remain ‘switched off’ from globalisation?

A
  • physical
  • political
  • economic
23
Q

How many airports in China?

A

250 airports

24
Q

What is the global shift?

A

Relocation of economic centre to Asia

25
Q

When did Russia annex Crimea?

A

2014

26
Q

Russian annexation of Crimea is an example of…

A

Hard Power

27
Q

When was the Crimean War?

A

1853-1856

28
Q

What is a hyperpower?

A

Refers to unchallenged superpower dominant in:

Politics, economics, military, cultural

29
Q

Hyperpower examples?

A

Britain 1850-1910

USA 1991-2010

30
Q

USA exerts what type of hegemony?

A

Cultural Hegemony

31
Q

How much money put into Marshall Plan?

A

12 billion USD

32
Q

What is the Mackinder Heartland theory?

A

Whoever controls Pivot area in Eurasia can control the world.

33
Q

Who are the BRIC?

A

BRAZIL

RUSSIA

INDIA

CHINA

34
Q

What does NICs stand for?

A

Newly Industrialised Country

35
Q

3 major stock markets?

A
  • London
  • New York
  • Tokyo

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