globalisation and migration

Question 1

globalisation

Answer 1

the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected

Question 2

interdependence

Answer 2

the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade

Question 3

transnational global

Answer 3

a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country

Question 4

international organizations include (5)

Answer 4

EU, AU, UNESCO, WHO, UNO, UNICEF

Question 5

an international organisation that encourages free trade between member countries.

Answer 5

the EU, national boundaries are broken down as a result

Question 6

modern transport introduces the idea of a ‘________ world’

Answer 6

shrinking

Question 7

trade and the global economy

Answer 7

globalization happens through the export and import of raw material, food, finished goods or services between countries

Question 8

aid and the global economy

Answer 8

either as a donor or receiving nation. Much aid is of an economic nature i.e. large loans

Question 9

foreign investment and the global economy

Answer 9

through investment, TNC’s are able to exploit economic opportunities around the world, it might be oil in the west of Africa or sugar in Brazil.

Question 10

labour and the global economy

Answer 10

labour is vital to the working of the global economy. Economic migration is commonplace as people move in search of work and better life. Equally, TNC’s are constantly on the look out for cheaper labour

Question 11

information and the global economy

Answer 11

the fast transfer of data and decisions are crucial to the working of the global economy

Question 12

poverty and hunger organisations

Answer 12

red cross, red crescent, CARE, AAH

Question 13

name some TNC’s (transnational cooperations)

Answer 13

amazon, toyota, macdonalds, KFC, ikea,

Question 14

pull factors

Answer 14

reasons or facilities in the destination country that attract the individual or group to leave their home

Question 15

refugee

Answer 15

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Question 16

mass tourism

Answer 16

involves tens of thousands of people going to the same resort often at the same time of year. It is often sold as a package deal

Question 17

asylum seeker

Answer 17

someone who migrates to seek safety and refuge in order to avoid political execution

Question 18

neutral change

Answer 18

number of deaths per thousand against the number of live births per thousand

Question 19

migration

Answer 19

the movement of people into or out of an area or country

Question 20

neutral change depends on the balance between…

Answer 20

birth rate and death rate

Question 21

GDP

Answer 21

gross domestic product, the total value of goods and services produced by the economy of a country during a year

Question 22

how does tourism effect the economy and social aspects?

Answer 22

as tourism grows it
creates demand for more local suppliers services- creates more jobs- more spending power in the area- money spent on improving infrastructure and services- the tourist area becomes more attractive-
which all in turn make tourism grow more

Question 23

geopolitics

Answer 23

the influence of geographical factors on countries relationships.
the power one country has over another

Question 24

differences in political power effect…

Answer 24

trade, migration, tourism

Question 25

geographical features that effect the power and influence of a country

Answer 25

1. a large physical extent
2. a strategic global location
3. a large, well-educated population
4. a wealth of natural resources
5. a high level of economic development
6. a command of modern technology
7. strong military forces

Question 26

why is China so interested in Africa?

Answer 26

geopolitical relationships mean that china can buy raw commodities at low prices

Question 27

trade bloc

Answer 27

a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organization, where barriers to trade are reduces or eliminated among the participating states

Question 28

tariff

Answer 28

a tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries that serves to increase the price and make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, versus domestic goods and services.

Question 29

superpower

Answer 29

a very powerful and influential nation in the world

Question 30

sanctuary

Answer 30

a place offering protection and safety; a shelter, typically used by displaced persons, refugees, and homeless people.

Question 31

why is migration important for geopolitical relationships?

Answer 31

it is important for the political and economical development of a country

Question 32

why are superpowers important players in tourism?

Answer 32

1. their global reputation draws people from less powerful countries.
2. they have large populations to pay for holidays