geography Flashcards

(6 cards)

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economic globalisation

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the growth of TNCs, which have a global brand image and presence; the spreading of investment around the world; rapid growth in world trade

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cultural

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unifying and diversifying; people using increasingly similar: food, clothes, music, values - many of which are ‘western’ in origin (from North America and Europe)

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political

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spreading ideologies, global organisations (e.g. the UN), the dominance of western democracies in political and economic decision making; spreads the view that democratic, consumerist societies are the most ‘successful’

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environmental

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agreements (Paris), pollution affecting other countries, species being spread to other countries; global warming is a global threat requires a global solution

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demographic

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increasing migration and tourism makes populations more fluid and mixed​

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globalisation

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Globalisation is the process of the world becoming more interconnected through increased trade, communication, and the flow of people, ideas, and capital across borders

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