AQA GCSE Revision: Globalisation WCS

Question 1

The Kyoto Protocol in 1997 had what aim?

Accepted Answer

To reduce greenhouse emissions to below 5% below 1990 level

Question 2

Toyota operates in how many countries?

Accepted Answer

26

Question 3

The UK aims to generate what percentage of its energy by wind power?

Accepted Answer

10%

Question 4

How many people are employed in Motorsport Valley?

Accepted Answer

40000

Question 5

What is meant by the term globalisation?

Accepted Answer

The increasing links between countries and interdependence

Question 6

The 3 Gorges Dam is a multi-purpose project. Which one of these is NOT a benefit of the dam?

Accepted Answer

1.4 million people were forcibly removed

Question 7

Which one of the following is NOT a reason for China's rapid economic growth?

Accepted Answer

Human rights issues

Question 8

Which of the following is a political impact of increasing global food production?

Accepted Answer

Water wars between India and Pakistan over the River Indus

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason for increasing global demand on energy?

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectric projects

Question 10

Which case study would you use to answer a question about industrial region with global links?

Accepted Answer

Motorsport Valley

Question 11

Areas that qualify for government help in the UK are called...?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Zones

Question 12

In Britain, manufacturing has declined from 6 million in 1981 to 2.49 million in 2010 - Why?

Accepted Answer

Health and Safety regulations, Strike action, Government legislation, Tax incentives

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind farms?

Accepted Answer

Noise levels

Question 14

Call centres often locate in India: What percentage of people living in towns are literate?

Accepted Answer

80%

Question 15

The multiplier effect is...?

Accepted Answer

Where initial investment and jobs leads to a knock on effect

Questions 15