geography paper 1 edexel global issues Flashcards
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What is the definition of globalization?
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
True or False: Globalization only has positive effects on economies.
False
What is a major environmental issue associated with globalization?
Climate change due to increased carbon emissions from global trade.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a significant international agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Paris Agreement
What does the term ‘sustainable development’ refer to?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Which organization is responsible for monitoring global trade?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Multiple Choice: What is one effect of urbanization?
Increased demand for housing and services.
True or False: Urbanization can lead to the growth of slums.
True
What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
Urban migration
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term used for the loss of biodiversity due to human activities.
Biodiversity decline
What is meant by ‘climate justice’?
The equitable distribution of the benefits and burdens of climate change and its impacts.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Solar energy
True or False: Deforestation contributes to global warming.
True
What is the purpose of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
To provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of making a city more environmentally sustainable.
Urban greening
What is a ‘natural disaster’?
A catastrophic event that occurs due to natural processes of the Earth.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of global warming?
Increased ice coverage in polar regions.
True or False: Economic inequality can be exacerbated by globalization.
True
What is ‘food security’?
The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the migration of people across international borders.
International migration
What role do non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play in global issues?
They advocate for change, provide aid, and raise awareness about global challenges.
Multiple Choice: Which country is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
China
True or False: The concept of ‘carrying capacity’ refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain.
True
What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?
It can lead to ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.
