Globalisation EQ2

Question 1

Positive social effects of globalistaion

Answer 1

Better education acheivements in Asia. 30,000 PhDs in China every year and Asia leads the world in medical research

Question 2

Negative social effects of globalisation

Answer 2

Large growth around megacities means a loss of green space and rapid growth leads to unplanned and chaotic cities
Huge unemployment from european factories shutting down
Rising crime in unemployed areas

Question 3

What is centripetal migration

Answer 3

The movemnet of people towards central urban areas

Question 4

What are some problems with megacities?

Answer 4

High crime rate
Diseases
High pollution
Unsafe buildings
Discrimination

Question 5

Social effects of urbanistaion in Karachi

Answer 5

Has become Pakistans centre of finance, industry and trade

Famous universities which produce skilled graduates for media and software companies

Question 6

Environmental effects of urbanisation in Karachi

Answer 6

Levels fo air pollution excede limit set up by the WHO
Improper waste disposal in low income areas, 60% ends up in landfill
Dumping of untreated domestic and industrial sewage into the Lyari and Malir rivers has affected marine life

Question 7

What is a global hub

Answer 7

A highly globally connected city (NYC, London, Tokyo)

Question 8

What is glocalisation

Answer 8

The adaption of global products for a local market