Tourism
What are the three categories used to classify tourism impacts?
Social, Economic and Environmental
What is trade?
The exchange of goods and services between people or countries.
What is the first stage of a supply chain?
Raw materials / extraction.
What does MNC stand for? Give 3 examples.
Multinational Corporation.
What is a tariff?
A tax placed on imported goods.
What type of tourism involves visiting places associated with death, tragedy or disaster?
Dark tourism
What are 3 major exports of Australia?
iron ore, coal, natural gas, beef or wheat.
What is the final stage of a supply chain?
Consumption (and disposal).
What is globalisation?
The increasing connection and integration of countries through trade, technology, communication and movement.
What is a Free Trade Agreement?
An agreement between countries to reduce trade barriers and encourage trade.
What is voluntourism?
Tourism that combines travel with volunteer work.
Why can't countries produce everything they need themselves?
Resources, climate, technology and skills vary between countries.
Name three stages of a supply chain.
Raw materials, processing, manufacturing, transport, retail, consumption.
Why are global brands such as McDonald's, Nike and Apple considered examples of globalisation?
They operate in multiple countries and sell products to consumers around the world, connecting economies and cultures.
What is the main goal of Fairtrade?
: To ensure producers receive a fair price and fair working conditions.
Name one positive and one negative impact of tourism on a destination.
Examples include jobs/income (positive) and pollution/crowding (negative).
What is meant by the term "specialisation" in trade?
Producing the goods or services a country can make most efficiently.
Why did the Ever Given blockage cause global disruption?
It blocked the Suez Canal, delaying the movement of goods between Europe and Asia.
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of MNCs operating in developing countries?
Advantage: jobs and investment. Disadvantage: poor working conditions or environmental impacts.
How did ChAFTA benefit many Australian exporters?
Reduced tariffs made Australian products more competitive in China.
Why might a country become economically vulnerable if it relies heavily on tourism?
If visitor numbers decline because of events such as pandemics, natural disasters or conflict, jobs and income can be lost.
Explain how global trade creates interconnections between countries.
Countries rely on one another for resources, manufacturing, transport, markets and consumers.
How can a supply chain disruption in one country affect consumers on the other side of the world?
Delays or shortages can increase prices and reduce product availability globally.
Why are sweatshops often described as an ethical issue associated with globalisation?
Workers may experience low wages, unsafe conditions and exploitation while producing goods for global markets.
Which system is more concerned with social justice for producers: Free Trade or Fair Trade, and why?
Fair Trade, because it focuses on fair wages, ethical working conditions and community development.