Lesson 7

Question 1

What does switched on mean?

Answer 1

Those in favour of globalisation claim that increased connections will improve many countries economic development which improves standards of living.

Question 2

What does switched off mean?

Answer 2

Those against globalisation argue that it leads to corrupt practices and also that countries and people are left behind, globalisation creates a 2 speed world.

Question 3

What factors are switched on, physical geography? (3)

Answer 3

Natural resources (oil)
Strategic location such as a coastline as it is good for trade
Physical factors such as a flat land & climate

Question 4

What factors are switched off, physical geography? (3)

Answer 4

Poor resources for agriculture
Physical isolation (landlocked)
Highly vulnerable to climate change or natural hazards

Question 5

What factors are switched on, human geography? (4)

Answer 5

Large labour force
Different languages spoken
Skilled labour (Universities)
Investment from TNCs

Question 6

What factors are switched off, human geography? (5)

Answer 6

Poor health/disease
lack of skills eg literacy
political isolation
Resources controlled not shared equally
civil war/ethnic clashes

Question 7

What country is completely switched off?

Answer 7

North Korea

Question 8

Why is Zambia struggling to switch on

Answer 8

Land locked

Question 9

How is Tanzania switching on?

Answer 9

cotton farming thanks to volcanic soils which is creating jobs in agriculture