unit 7 : globalisation

Question 1

globalisation

Answer 1

the increasing interconnectedness and interdependance of teh world due todo advancements in technology and transport

Question 2

Quotas:

Answer 2

A quota is a limit on the amount of a particular product that can be imported or exported. Quotas are usually imposed by governments to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Question 3

Tariffs:

Answer 3

A tariff is a tax on imported goods. Tariffs are usually imposed by governments to make foreign goods more expensive, and to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Question 4

trade

Answer 4

the exchange of goods and services between different countries and regions.

Question 5

aid

Answer 5

the provision of resources or assistance to help support development efforts in a particular country or region.

Question 6

sustainable palm oil production scheme

Answer 6

The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification: This is a national certification scheme launched in 2011 to promote sustainable palm oil production. The ISPO certification process includes several criteria that must be met by palm oil producers, such as environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and economic viability.

Question 7

sustainable palm oil production policies

Answer 7

No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) policies

Question 8

what are Teh countries doing for sustainable palm oil 2

Answer 8

Malaysia and Indonesia are among the more than 100 nations that pledged to halt deforestation by 2030 at November’s COP26 climate summit, after previous efforts failed to make headway.
Singapore, meanwhile, has set its sights on becoming the first country to use only sustainable palm oil by 2023 under a green push to tackle forest fires and air pollution.

Question 9

brazils main export : and why its bad

Answer 9

Soybeans are one of Brazil’s top agricultural exports, generating billions of dollars in export revenue each year. In 2020, Brazil exported over 82 million tons of soybeans, worth over $30 billion.

bad becasue
- deforestarion in teh amazon
- oprimary product overreialance ( For example, the 2014-2015 recession led to widespread unemployment and a reduction in government spending on social programs.

Question 10

social impacts of brazil trade 3

Answer 10

• the soybean industry supports over 1.5 million jobs in Brazil.
• The expansion of soybean cultivation in Brazil has led to land conflicts and displacement of indigenous communities and small farmers ( Brazil has the highest number of land conflicts in the world)
  -The use of pesticides and other agrochemicals in soybean production can have negative impacts on the health of workers and nearby communities.

Question 11

envirnemntal impacts fo soybean productiobn

Answer 11

• soybean expansion was responsible for 13% of the total deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.
• loss of biodiversity

Question 12

was brazil always reliant on primart productzs ?

Answer 12

no, manufacturimg used to be higher value than primary and secindray combined but its agricultural sctor graullay took over

Question 13

china and brazil tarde stats 2

Answer 13

chinease import fo soy 40% of brazils exports, iron 33% of tottal exports in the sector

Question 14

starkbucks and negtaiev impact on coffeee traders 2

Answer 14

Starbucks, as a major player in the coffee industry, has significant economic power and influence. The company has been criticized for its impact on small-scale farmers, who may be forced to sell their coffee at lower prices due to the bargaining power of multinational corporations like Starbucks. Additionally, the company’s dominance in the coffee industry has been criticized for contributing to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few large corporations.