Lesson 1 - Globalisation, migration and a shrinking world. Flashcards
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What is meant by the term globalisation?
The increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade, culture, technology etc.
What has increased globalisation led to?
The growth of global systems, flows and connections between places.
Examples of global flows.
- Goods
- Money
- People
- Technology
- Culture.
How has wider networks affected globalisation? Example
Trade between distant countries was less common than today but thanks to container shipping and communication networks food and drink in the UK is usually sourced from distant countries like South Africa and New Zealand.
How has deeper links affected globalisation? Example
Globalisation used to be much less established, nowadays people can watch TV from a range of cultures and eat food that has travelled around the world.
How has faster connectivity affected globalisation? Example
The speed with which good and information travels around the world has increased over time. Today we communicate in real time with people on the other side of the world using social media. It used to take ages to send letters etc.
What is meant by ‘the shrinking world’ ?
The idea that although physical distance remains the same the world is becoming easier to connect with others through travel etc.
How have global corporations contributed to globalisation?
They have expanded their operations and grew the markets for their products.
What are examples of primary industry?
- Oil
- Food
- Mining
What are examples of secondary industry?
- Chemicals
- Materials
What are examples of tertiary industry?
- Retail
- Finance
- Media
What are examples of quaternary industries?
- Research
- Technology
How has globalisation affected people positively?
Countries that are within extreme poverty have halted, life expectancy in developing countries has grown.
How has globalisation affected people negatively?
A large proportion of the world still lives within poverty, polluting industries with poor working conditions have moved from the UK but not disappeared. Seen in countries such as Asia and Africa.
What are the different classes of migration?
- Internal migrant ( moving to a new place within the same country)
- International migrant (moving from one country to another)
- Economic migrant (moving voluntarily in search of work)
- Refugee (forced to move due to fear of persecution or death from conflict or natural hazards).
How has transport developed over time?
- Seafloor cables were initially introduced which first connected continents.
- Steam ship technology was the introduced causing emigration
- Low cost flights helped migration.
How has the rise of technology increased migration?
- Growth in phone ownership has meant that people are able to discover opportunities in other places
- Easier for migrants to stay in contact with friends and family that they have left behind.
