Aspects

Question 1

Define ‘globalisation’

Answer 1

The processes by which people, cultures, money, goods, services and information can be transferred between countries with few or no barriers

Question 2

Define ‘interdependent’

Answer 2

Countries depend on each other e.g. Imported oil from the Middle East

Question 3

Name three main aspects of globalisation (connections)

Answer 3

Lengthening - products being imported e.g. New Zealand lamb

Deepening - increasing number of links between people and places

Faster speed - reducing travel times and faster WiFi connections

Question 4

Name six aspects of globalisation

Answer 4

Economic, Technological, Political, Cultural, Demographic and Environmental

Question 5

Give an example of how economics is an aspect of globalisation

Answer 5

The changing value of the pound reduces exchange rates so other currencies and disposable income in other countries become more expensive

Question 6

Give an example of how technology can be an aspect of globalisation

Answer 6

Substances and minerals in mobile phones have been imported and manufactured in many countries

Question 7

Give an example of how politics is an example of globalisation

Answer 7

Brexit makes trading with some countries more difficult

Question 8

Give an example of how culture is an aspect of globalisation

Answer 8

Increase of advertisement in rural countries increase tourism and national income to increase development and new cultures

Question 9

Give an example of how demographics are an example of globalisation

Answer 9

Migration and types of employment to attract investment

Question 10

Give an example of how environment is an example of globalisation

Answer 10

Increased travel and higher demand for fossil fuels increase global warming

Deforestation to export materials for money