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9 Geography - Introduction to Geographies of Interconnection
9 Geography - Introduction to Geographies of Interconnection
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Introduction to Geographies of Interconnection Year 9 Geography
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1
What percentage of world trade is conducted by shipping?
25%
71%
50%
90%
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Interconnection is...
We all evolved from the same species
How different people and places interact with each other
Connecting between two people
Everything on Earth exists in isolation
3
What is meant by the term 'Globalisation?'
The act of traveling overseas
The world is separated into nations
Trading with other countries
The countries of the world are interconnected
4
Which of these would be an economic or financial connection to Africa?
Studying biomes in Africa
Buying cocoa or chocolate
Buying mangoes and strawberries
Reading books about Africa
5
How many ships produce the same amount of emissions as all of the cars in the world?
52
25
15
40
6
What region is home to some of the poorest and least developed countries in the world?
Eastern Europe
Africa
South America
The Middle East
7
Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY reason a developing nation accepts global companies?
To combat a struggling economy
Diplomacy
Government is a democracy
Desire for global products
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a challenge of a Globalised World?
Maintaining International Law
Cultural Difference
Increased Crime
Exploitation of Developing Nations
9
What is a sweatshop?
A store in Asia that sells cheap clothes and products
A workshop with old workers
A factory where manual workers are employed at low wages
A factory in countries which are really hot and humid
10
Which of these is NOT a short-term effect of globalisation on developing countries?
Increased child labour
Destruction of environment
Increased wealth to the nation
Better living and work conditions
11
Which of these is not an example of interconnection between places?
A lake
A road
A fence
A river
12
Which company operates in the most countries in the world?
Apple
McDonalds
Coca Cola
Nike
13
Out of 195 countries in the world, McDonalds operates in how many of them?
147
181
64
119
14
What does land mean for a farmer?
A place all people should live
An area that is special
A place to build developments
Source of production and income
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Which of the following is NOT a form of Global Interconnection?
Transport
Landmarks
Technology
Trade
