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Which type of globalisation refers to the measure of how easily information and ideas pass between people in their own country and between different countries?
What has been vital to the growth of globalisation, as it helps multinational corporations (MNCs) to operate throughout the world?
Which factor has allowed the easy mass movement of goods throughout the world, thus assisting globalisation?
Which type of globalisation refers to the amount of political co-operation there is between countries?
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Which type of globalisation refers to countries that trade with many others and have few trade barriers?
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What has provided worldwide marketing avenues for the concept and products of globalisation?
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Which factor has been promoted by multinational corporations (MNCs) and rich capitalist countries as a way of increasing their own wealth and influence?
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Which international organizations promote free trade as a part of globalisation?
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Which type of globalisation refers to the interconnectedness of economies of most countries, forming a single, interdependent global economy?
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What was the situation regarding trade between different regions in the past when most regions were economically self-sufficient?
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Which of the following is a major cause of globalisation?
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What is one effect of globalisation on the food supply?
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What is one reason why production processes may be moved from developed to developing countries?
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What is one impact of globalisation on job security?
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What is one consequence of increased trade due to globalisation?
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What is one cultural impact of globalisation?
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What is one way in which globalisation can be challenged?
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What is one consequence of globalisation on anti-Globalisation protests?
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What is one reason why globalisation allows MNCs to produce goods and services on a massive scale throughout the world?
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What is one impact of globalisation on the environment?
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Study Notes
Globalisation: Causes, Types, and Effects
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Globalisation refers to the interconnectedness of economies around the world, where countries form part of a single, interdependent global economy.
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There are three types of globalisation: economic, social, and political, each measuring different aspects of global integration.
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Economic globalisation is characterized by countries that engage in extensive trade and have few trade barriers.
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Social globalisation measures the ease of information and idea exchange between people within a country and between different countries, including access to the internet and social media networks.
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Political globalisation refers to the level of political cooperation between countries.
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The development of communication technologies, such as the internet and mobile phones, has been crucial in facilitating globalisation.
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Improved transport, including refrigerated and container transport, bulk shipping, and air transport, has made the mass movement of goods across the world easier.
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Free trade agreements, promoted by multinational corporations (MNCs) and wealthy capitalist countries, have contributed to globalisation.
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Global banking, facilitated by modern communication technologies, allows for the free and instant flow of capital worldwide.
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The rapid growth of MNCs, such as Microsoft, McDonald's, and Nike, is both a cause and a consequence of globalisation.
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Globalisation has led to changes in the food supply, with food available year-round from anywhere in the world.
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The division of labor has shifted as MNCs seek cheaper manufacturing locations, leading to job insecurity and temporary employment.
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The environment has suffered due to increased trade, as more transport leads to higher fossil fuel consumption and pollution.
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Cultural impact includes the spread of global websites like YouTube, but also the potential loss of diversity as MNCs dominate and local competition diminishes.
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There has been an increase in anti-globalisation protests as people become aware of the negative impacts and seek alternative ways of supporting local communities.
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Test your knowledge on the various types of globalisation in this quiz. Learn about the economic, cultural, and technological aspects of globalisation and understand how countries are interconnected in today's global economy.
