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Year 8 Geography: Globalisation quiz 1
Year 8 Geography: Globalisation quiz 1
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1
Which of the following is NOT experienced in sweatshops?
Overtime wages
Poor health and safety conditions
Low wages
Long hours
2
What does it mean when we say the the world is getting smaller due to globalisation.
The Earth is shrinking due to our distance from the Sun
Sea level rise is causing land loss
Human populations are growing leaving less land left
Transport/communication advances make distance seem smalller
3
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to globalisation?
The internet
Transportation improvements
Increased physical fitness
Advancements in technology
4
Which of the following is a POSITIVE impact of globalisation?
Global Markets
Economic Growth
All of the above
Free trade
5
In what decade were containerships first built?
1980s
2000s
1960s
1940s
6
Why is it important to study Geography?
Gain important skills.
To better understand the world.
To be active and informed citizens.
All of the Above.
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What does T.N.C. stand for?
Trans-neutral cooperation
Transnational cooperations
Tri-national cooperation
Transnational company
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What percentage % of Global trade is carried by sea?
10%
30%
90%
50%
9
Which of the following is true about Todays planes compared to 50 years ago?
They are more efficient
All of the above
They are cheaper
They are faster
10
TRUE or FALSE: Globalisation refers to the breakdown in traditional barriers between nations.
TRUE
FALSE
11
Which of the following is NOT a NEGATIVE impact of Globalisation?
Loss of Culture
Global aid
Widening gap between rich and poor
Sweatshops
12
Approximately how many containers can one container ship carry?
10000
4000
1000
8000
13
Which of the following is NOT a TNC?
Rashays
Nike
Mattel
Cadbury
14
What does W.W.W. stand for?
World Wide Web
World Within Web
Whole World Web
World Wide Wiki
15
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the world is changing?
Less rights for women
Communication improvements
Advanced technology
Death of distance
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TNC's have expanded due to improvements in...
Communication
Flow of Money
All of the above
Transport
