What Is Globalisation? Flashcards

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How do geographers define globalisation?

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The process by which places and environments become more interconnected, interdependent, deeply connected and connected in real time as a part of a shrinking world.

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2
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What is the shrinking world theory also known as?

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Time/space compression

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3
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What is the shrinking world concept?

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The idea that distant places have been brought closer together as a result of improved technologies and better transport systems.

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4
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What are the 4 types of globalisation?

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Economic
Political
Social
Cultural

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5
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Give 3 examples of economic globalisation

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TNCs have led to more cross-border exchanges
ICT has allowed the growth of spatial divisions of labour and a more international economy
The internet has allowed the development of networks of consumption

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Give 3 examples of political globalisation

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Trading blocs have allowed TNCs to merge and make acquisitions of forms in neighbouring countries
G7,G8 and 620 groups of countries meet regularly to discuss global concerns
World Bank, IMF and WTO work internationally to harmonise national economies

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Give 3 examples of social globalisation

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International migration has led to families to be split across the globe
Education and health improvements overtime have led to increased life expectancy and literacy levels
Social interconnectivity has grown overtime due to the spread of universal connections

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Give 2 examples of cultural globalisation

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Americanisation / McDonalisation has led to some western cultural traits dominating some nations
Glocalisation where local cultures merge with globalising influences such as music and art.

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9
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When was the World Bank set up?

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1944

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10
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When did many Jamaicans migrate to the UK?

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1948

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When was the first mobile phone call made?

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1973

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12
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When did the UK join the EEC?

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1973

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13
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What did the EEC become?

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The EU

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14
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When did Windows start selling PCs?

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1990

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15
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When was the first smart phone developed?

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1992

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When did broadband internet become available for homes in the US and Europe?

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1996

17
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When did Tesco open its first overseas store?

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1998

18
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Where was Tesco’s first overseas store?

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Asia

19
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When was Facebook founded?

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2004

20
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When did China overtake Japan to become the world’s second largest economy?

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2011

21
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When was the global financial crisis?

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2008

22
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When was the Brexit vote?

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2016