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