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Unit 1: Globalisation Flashcards

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What is Globalisation?

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It is the term used to describe the way countries are becoming more interconnected, both economically and socially.

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What are 4 factors that drive Globalisation?

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Advances in transport and communication technology.
The growth of TNC’s.
Expansion of world trade
International Investment

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LOSER: Those unwilling to update processes or use the new technologies. What is the winner?

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WINNER: Those who are able to master new technologies.

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WINNER: Those who are able to master new technologies. What is the loser?

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LOSER: Those unwilling to update processes or use the new technologies.

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What does UNHDR stand for?

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United nations Human Development Report

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What does GDP stand for?

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Gross Domestic Product

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Define: Economic Growth

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The increase in a country’s output, exports or GDP

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What does HDI stand for?

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Human Development Index

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Where is Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Any countries below the Sahara Desert

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What does the HDI measure?

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It is a rating of the quality of life and is measured from 0 to 1.

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What is the total surface area of the world?

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510 072 000 km

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What does TNC stand for?

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Transnational Corporation.

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Define: Culture

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The values and customs of a particular country as expressed in the music, food, interests, dress, language, religion and sports of that country.

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Define: Developed Country

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A rich country of the world where most people enjoy a high standard of living.

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Define: Export

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A good or service sent from one country to another.

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Define: Globalisation

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A process caused by advances in technology which involves the web of interrelationship that have formed between countries, companies, people, resources, cultures and money.

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Define: Gross Domestic Product

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A measure of the total value of all the goods and services produced in a country over a year and is also referred to as GNI.

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What does GNI stand for?

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Gross National Income

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Define: Import

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A good or service received by one country from another.

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Define: International trade

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The movement of goods and services between countries.

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