Lesson 2

Question 1

What was developed in the 19th century?

Answer 1

transport and trade

eg. railways - letters, telegrams, steamships

Question 2

What was developed in the 20th century?

Answer 2

transport - jet aircraft & containerships

Question 3

What was developed in 21st century?

Answer 3

Rapid developments in ICT and mobile communication

Question 4

National boundaries lose their importance, benefits? (4)

Answer 4

Cheaper tourism costs
Cheaper products
Trade barriers removed
Free movement

Question 5

National boundaries lose their importance, drawbacks? (5)

Answer 5

TNCs influence how other think
Governments lose ability to control taxes
Unevenness in population
Cultural imperialism
Foot loose industry