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Globalisation

Jade Potter-Goddard Geography GCSE Inglês 48 flashcards

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  1. 1What does TNC stand for and define it.Transnational Corporations - A company that spread their operations around the world to try and reduce costs.
  2. 2Define Interdependence.The relationship between 2 or more countries, usually in terms of trade.
  3. 3Define Globalisation.The increasing links between different countries throughout the world & greater interdependence that results from this.
  4. 4What is the case study for Global Production? Where do most of the processes take place?Production of the tennis ball, The Philippines.
  5. 5Why did production move there?To boost product profit by cutting labour costs. This was possible because of the large amount of labourers willing to work on a below minimum wage.
  6. 6Name a Case Study of a TNC.Nokia
  7. 7What are the benefits for TNC employees? (1)- They can make money for their families.
  8. 8What are the disadvantages for TNC employees? (5)- Many health and safety risks.
    - Poor pay.
    - Expensive accommodation and food.
    - Often poor working and living conditions.
    - Very long hours.
  9. 9Where do Nokia manufacture their phone chargers?China
  10. 10Where is the Nokia HQ?Finland
  11. 11What are the social advantages of a TNC? (2)People's skills are developed through training (which opens up their chances for the future).
    Jobs are created.
  12. 12What are the economical advantages of a TNC? (1)Benefits the local businesses which helps the country develop through increased amount of taxes etc.
  13. 13What is the main economical disadvantage of a TNC?Financial leakage is very common in which money from the productions etc. have been taken out the country.
  14. 14Give 3 examples of companies who have set up call centres in India?- ASDA
    - Tesco
    - HSBC
  15. 15Why have so many companies moved their call centres abroad?There are a large amount of people willing to work on a poor wage which increases their revenue.
  16. 16Define Out-SourcingTransferring portions of work to outside suppliers to reduce costs.
  17. 17Define Off-ShoringMoving a companies services overseas.
  18. 18Define Byte-BasketBangalore is a place full of technology.
  19. 19What have contributed to the large increase in the number of companies moving their services and productions overseas? (3)- Transport and communications development.
    - Development of submarine cables.
    - Growing population.
  20. 20What are the causes of the increasing global demand for energy? (4)- Mass rapid population growth.
    - Development in technology.
    - Increasing newly industrialised countries.
    - Deforestation.
  21. 21What are the effects of the increasing demand for energy? (5)- Deforestation.
    - Global Warming.
    - Water becoming acidic.
    - More extreme weather.
    - Running out of the energy we're demanding.
  22. 22Why has China faced rapid economic growth? (6)- Government Legislation.
    - The Home Market.
    - The Olympic Factor.
    - Growth.
    - Labour.
    - Safety.
  23. 23Fully explain Government Legislation.Foreign investment encouraged. SEZs provide tax incentives.
  24. 24Fully explain The Home Market.Families have become wealthier due to the One Child Policy. Consumer demand increased. Now richer people demanding many goods which increases production demand.
  25. 25Fully explain The Olympic Factor.Olympics show cased the country. Encouraged more production.
  26. 26Fully explain growth.Industrial developments need lots of energy which China sells to them.
  27. 27Fully explain Labour.Many people are willing to work on wages which are 95% lower than in the USA.
  28. 28Fully explain Safety.Much more lenient safety regulations which means less worry and so they don't buy safety gear and make them work long hours.
  29. 29What is De-Industrialization?When companies move their productions from a country. E.g. England.
  30. 30Name the Case Study for sustainable energy source?Fareham Solar Park
  31. 31What are the advantages of Fareham Solar Park? (6)- Flat Land
    - South facing aspect (more sun).
    - Located on UK zone of highest sunshine.
    - Good direct link to national grid.
    - Willing land owner.
    - Friends of the Earth support it.
  32. 32Define Carbon Footprints.The amount of carbon produced by people through things like creating demand for out of season food.
  33. 33Define Environmental DegradationRemoving natural resources and disrupting ecosystems causing undesirable environmental changes.
  34. 34Define rural debt.Money farmers owe.
  35. 35Define Marginal LandLand which is close to being unworthy of farming on.
  36. 36What is a political impact of the increasing demand for food?- Large conflict over water due to more being needed to grow crops.
  37. 37What are the economic impacts if the increasing demand for food? (2)- More income means farmers can now invest in expansion.
    - High demand means more chemical/fertilizers needed which are expensive. Farmers now face more rural debt.
  38. 38What are the environmental impacts of the increasing demand for food? (2)- Increases carbon footprint.
    - More environmental degradation.
  39. 39What are the social impacts of the increasing demand for food? (2)- More opportunities for locals to grow cash crops.
    - Water and crops make people ill due to fertilizers and chemicals.
  40. 40What are the economic impacts of the cash crop system? (5)- Can be poor pay.
    - Some money is leaked out of country.
    - Can be sold for lots of money.
    - Creates lots of jobs for locals.
    - Helps poor countries develop.
  41. 41What is a political impact of the cash crop system?- Government gets some tax.
  42. 42Give a social impact of the cash crop system?- Some people have to go without clean water.
  43. 43What are the environmental impacts of the cash crop system? (3)- Lots of water needed.
    - Loss of grazing land.
    - Land and habitats are cleared so more crops can grow.
  44. 44Explain the Kyoto Protocol.Agreement by industrialised countries to reduce greenhouse gases by 5%. Poorer nations weren't included because richer countries buy carbon credits from them.
  45. 45Explain local initiatives.Smaller groups and individuals are encouraged to reduce their pollution. This is done through conservation and recycling.
  46. 46Describe the Motorsport Valley.An example of where ICT developments have allowed famous motor racing associated companies to now work together.
  47. 47How and Why Is Manufacturing In Different Countries Changing? (4)- Government Legislation.
    - Health and Safety Regulations.
    - Strikes
    - Taxes
  48. 48Fully explain Strikes.Some companies will only manufacture if they agree to not allow strikes.

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