1.1.2 Causes of the 'shrinking world'

Question 1

What are ‘global connections’?

Answer 1

• The interdependency that countries have on each other.

Question 2

How is the ‘shrinking world’ caused?

Answer 2

• Globalisation.

Question 3

What is the idea of a ‘shrinking world’?

Answer 3

• Developments in technology, communications and travel that allows places to seem more accessible than ever before.

Question 4

How has developments in transport lead to a ‘shrinking world’?

Answer 4

• Steam power led to steam ships and trains moving goods to Asia and Africa quicker.
• Container shipping and containerisation led to quicker and more efficient movement.
• Aircraft are fast, efficient and operate with fewer staff however they transport the more valuable things so are used less regularly.
• Lower costs

Question 5

What technological advances have led to developments in transport and trade?

Answer 5

• Telephones.
• Internet.
• Air travel.
• GIS and GPS.

Question 6

How are global networks created?