not that scuffed hass notes Flashcards
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What is a place?
A part of Earth’s surface that has been identified and given meaning by people.
What are the characteristics of a place?
Can be small or large, constructed or natural, has both tangible and intangible characteristics.
What are examples of tangible characteristics of a place?
Physical features that can be touched.
What are examples of intangible characteristics of a place?
Cultural significance, economic value, spiritual meaning.
How are places interconnected?
Through natural processes and human activities.
What are examples of natural processes connecting places?
- Rivers carrying rock particles to coast * Formation of geographical features.
What are examples of human activities that connect places?
- Trade * Transport * Communication.
What factors can influence different perceptions of place?
- Age * Ethnic origin * Gender * Time of day/night * Group vs individual experience * Physical ability/disability.
Fill in the blank: The Internet enables people to connect globally more efficiently than ever before through _______.
[social media platforms, email communication, video sharing platforms, online gaming and entertainment]
What key statistics are associated with Internet usage?
- 2.1 billion Internet users worldwide * 3.1 billion email accounts * 250 million tweets sent daily * Over 1 billion Facebook accounts * 500 million+ daily Google searches.
How has technology transformed access to services?
- Entertainment through streaming services * Shopping through e-commerce platforms.
What are some key points about offshore call centers?
- Many Australian companies outsource to countries like India and Philippines * Approximately 400,000 Filipino and 350,000 Indian workers employed.
What are some major trade players in international trade?
- United States * Germany * Japan * Emerging economies like China, India, Brazil.
What percentage of global trade does Australia represent?
About 1.5%.
What were the top 5 import countries for Australia?
- China (18.2%) * United States (13.6%) * Japan (6.5%) * Republic of Korea (4.5%) * Thailand (4.4%).
What were the top 5 export countries for Australia?
- China (28.6%) * Japan (19.4%) * United States * Republic of Korea (8.3%) * India (4.9%).
How has global trade changed over the last 50 years?
Massive expansion in global trade volume and value.
Fill in the blank: Current global trade is valued at _______ annually.
[US$18 trillion]
What was the communication method used by previous generations?
Limited to letterbox.
What is a significant change in today’s homes compared to the past?
Today’s homes contain globally manufactured items.
