General Globalisation Revision 2

Question 1

What is required for countries to solve international political issues?

Answer 1

Countries must work together and reach a unanimous decision

Question 2

What was a significant intervention example related to political unrest?

Answer 2

Intervention during Serbian State-sponsored ethnic cleansing of Kosovo Albanians

Question 3

What do countries rely on for economic growth?

Answer 3

Flows of labour, products, and services

Question 4

What role does labour play in a country’s economy?

Answer 4

Provides a workforce

Question 5

What do products and services allow countries to do?

Answer 5

Develop and make more money

Question 6

What has caused social interdependence in countries?

Answer 6

Migration and the formation of diasporas

Question 7

What are diasporas?

Answer 7

Groups of migrants of the same origin living in another country

Question 8

How are nations affected by environmental issues?

Answer 8

Greenhouse gas emissions and nuclear waste emissions from other nations

Question 9

What historical disaster exemplifies environmental interdependence?

Answer 9

Chernobyl disaster affecting the UK and France

Question 10

What leisure activities do countries rely on each other for?

Answer 10

TV programmes produced in other countries

Question 11

What innovations in transport were important in the 19th century?

Answer 11

Steam power, jet aircraft, containerisation

Question 12

How did steam power influence British trade in the 1800s?

Answer 12

Allowed quick movement of goods and armies to key areas

Question 13

What technological advancement allowed for almost instantaneous communication?

Answer 13

Telegraph

Question 14

What was the impact of containerisation on the global economy?

Answer 14

Lowered transport costs and increased efficiency

Question 15

What is a notable advancement in transport and technology in the 21st century?

Answer 15

Widespread use of mobile phones and smartphones

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Mobile phone use is very common across the world with _______ becoming even more popular.

Answer 16

smartphones

Question 17

What has increased global competition in air travel?

Answer 17

Affordable airlines like EasyJet, RyanAir, Jet 2

Question 18

What technology has accelerated telephone, internet, and television speeds for the home?

Answer 18

Fibre optic cabling

The introduction of fibre optic cabling for domestic use has played a significant role in enhancing communication speeds.

Question 19

What has GPS technology enabled companies and people to do?

Answer 19

Track goods across the world

GPS has become a crucial feature in modern vehicles and has contributed to the popularity of applications like Google Maps.

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of the world’s population has access to the internet?

Answer 20

40%

The internet is a vital resource for communication and information sharing globally.

Question 21

What are the different flows in globalisation?

Answer 21

• Capital
• Labour
• Products
• Services
• Information

These flows represent the movement of various elements that contribute to globalisation.

Question 22

What is capital flow?

Answer 22

The movement of money for the purpose of investment, trade, or business production

Capital flow is essential for economic development and globalization.

Question 23

What does flow of labour refer to?

Answer 23

The movement of people who move to work in another country

Labour flows can significantly impact economies and societies.

Question 24

What are services described as in the context of globalisation?

Answer 24

‘Footloose’ industries

This means services can be produced in different locations from where they are consumed.

Question 25

How can information flow from one place to another?

Answer 25

Via the internet, SMS, phone calls, etc. ## Footnote Information flow is crucial for communication and knowledge dissemination.

Question 26

What are switched-off areas in the context of globalisation?

Answer 26

Regions excluded from global flows of trade, capital, labour, and information ## Footnote These areas often lag behind in economic development.

Question 27

Name a reason why some countries are switched off from globalisation.

Answer 27

* Environmental factors * Political agendas * Economic limitations ## Footnote These factors can hinder a country's ability to engage in global trade and exchange.

Question 28

What challenge do landlocked countries face in terms of trade?

Answer 28

They cannot be independent in trade and must rely on neighbours ## Footnote This geographical limitation can significantly impact economic growth.

Question 29

How can political governance influence globalisation?

Answer 29

It may limit flows of people or culture ## Footnote Anti-migration policies are a common example of how governance can restrict globalisation.

Question 30

What is a characteristic of LEDCs in the context of globalisation?

Answer 30

They have little finance to invest in ports and infrastructure ## Footnote This economic limitation restricts their ability to engage in global trade.