global trends Flashcards
1
Q
climate change
A
- changing weather patterns
- Extreme weather events
- Rising sea levels
2
Q
increased world trade and tourism definitions
A
- World Trade: Is the exchange of goods and services between countries. Trade allows countries to specialize and enables technologies, skills and ideas to be shared
- Tourism: The movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal, business, or professional purposes.
3
Q
conflict
A
- Injury and death
- Increased stress levels
- Facilities destroyed (healthcare, water systems)
- contributing to further ill health
4
Q
mass migration
A
- Increased risk of poverty
- Individuals who are displaced are forced into crowded and unsanitary living conditions, which can spread infectious diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea
5
Q
digital technology
A
- Increased and more effective communication
- Greater access to healthcare
- Improved disaster preparedness
- Privacy and safety concerns
6
Q
increased world trade impacts
A
Fosters economic growth
- Reduces poverty
- Provides employment for local workers
- Supports establishment of small, locally owned businesses
Promotes gender equality
- Few occupational health and safety rules exist, which leads to women and children being forced to work in dangerous conditions for low pay
- Incorrect disposal of industrial waste can lead to environmental contamination
7
Q
tourism impacts
A
- Promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth
- Contributes to social inclusiveness and employment
- Promotes resource efficiency and environmental protection
- Preserves cultural values, diversity, and heritage
- Promotes mutual understanding, peace, and security
Environmental challenges such as overcrowding can put
pressure on local services and infrastructure - Places stress on local ecosystems
- Disposal of wastes stress on capacity to do so
- Increases spread of disease and illness- Economic impact
