Globalisation
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Globalisation. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which term describes the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world through trade and culture?
- A) Urbanisation
- B) Globalisation
- C) Industrialisation
- D) Migration
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Answer: Globalisation
Globalisation is the process by which businesses or other organisations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. It involves the flow of goods, services, capital, people, and information across national borders.
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Question 2
What is the name of a large company that operates in several different countries?
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Answer: Transnational corporation
Transnational corporations (TNCs) are the key drivers of globalisation. They often locate their manufacturing in countries with lower labour costs while keeping their headquarters in more developed nations.
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Question 3
Which of these is a major cause of the acceleration of globalisation since the 1980s?
- A) Decreased air travel
- B) Improved ICT and containerisation
- C) Higher import tariffs
- D) Reduced international trade
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Answer: Improved ICT and containerisation
Containerisation standardised the shipping process, significantly reducing the cost of transporting goods. Meanwhile, the development of the internet and high-speed communications allowed for instantaneous global business coordination.
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