Technology
Cocoa
Fast Fashion
Tourism
Random
100
Which factor is most responsible for unequal access to digital technologies worldwide?
A. Age of the population
B. Cultural traditions
C. Income and infrastructure disparities
D. Type of government
C. Income and infrastructure disparities
100
Which statement best illustrates how consumer choices in developed countries influence labour practices in the cocoa-producing regions of West Africa?
A. Demand for premium chocolate has reduced the number of cocoa farms in West Africa
B. High global demand for low-cost chocolate contributes to pressure on farmers, often leading to the use of child labour and exploitative conditions
C. Consumers in developed countries avoid chocolate from West Africa due to its bitter flavour
D. Cocoa farmers in West Africa rely on advanced technology to meet ethical certification standards
B. High global demand for low-cost chocolate contributes to pressure on farmers, often leading to the use of child labour and exploitative conditions
100
Approximately how many people are employed globally in the fashion industry? Choose from -
100 million, 200 million, 300 million, 400 million, 500 million, 600 million, 700 million, 800 million, 900 million ?
300 million
100
What was the name of the two cities investigated this term in the tourism unit?
Barcelona and Venice (or Cancun)
200
Approximately how many days a year does a person spend on their phone?
(Will accept a range)
Correct answer is 70
Will accept (60-80)
200
Which continent is the biggest importer of cocoa?
Europe
200
In 2025, how much revenue was the global fashion market expected to generate?
A. $150 billion
B. $500 billion
C. $1.385 trillion
C. $1.385 trillion
200
Name a positive and a negative social impact of tourism in Venice, Italy (must be specific)
Possible options:
Positive -
- Cultural preservation – gondola as a mode of transport
- Historic buildings and landmarks are maintained (ie. Rialto Bridge)
- Improves public facilities for all (St. Mark's Square cleaned and maintained regularly)
Negative -
- Migration – real Venetians are leaving the city in droves – seeking professional life outside of the tourist industry = loss of community/cultural ties
- Protests = disruption to peace in the community
- Huge cruise ships = large water currents = erosion of water ways & damage the city's fragile foundations.
- Particulate matter from cruise ships is linked to severe health problems such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including strokes and cancer.
300
Name 5 benefits of the internet.
- Social media
- Online education (e-learning)
- Telehealth (Internet being used to deliver healthcare services)
- Work and telecommuting
- Online banking
300
What is the name of the synthetic fabric often seen as environmentally unfriendly?
Any of -
Polyester
Nylon
Acrylic
Spandex
300
Name two solutions that large cities could implement to reduce tourism pressures.
- Promote off-season travel to reduce peak time overcrowding.
- Implement tourist caps at popular attractions through timed ticketing or reservation systems.
- Regulate short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) to protect local housing and limit over-tourism.
- Limit cruise ship arrivals or designate specific days for docking.
- Enforce rules on littering, noise, and crowd control in high-traffic areas.
400
Define e-commerce and provide an example of a 'service' you can purchase on the internet.
E-commerce (electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
Examples of services sold through e-commerce include:
- booking flights through Qantas
- streaming movies on Netflix
- paying for online tutoring or music lessons
- buying tickets to concerts or events
400
What are three negative environmental impacts due to cocoa farming?
- Deforestation to make way for cocoa trees (often in protected national parks)
- Loss of biodiversity (due to deforestation)
- Soil degradation (repeated farming can reduce soil nutrients and increase erosion)
- Contamination surrounding water bodies due to pesticide/insecticide/herbicide use
- Greenhouse gas emissions (stored carbon is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO₂), a greenhouse gas, when deforestation occurs).
400
Name three strategies that could improve sustainability in the fashion industry?
- Promotion of proper clothing care (so clothes last longer)
- Promotion of resale and rental models (depop/ebay)
- On-demand or made-to-order production
- Transparency and traceability ((Pressure on companies to provide supply chain information on where and how products are made)
- Local and ethical manufacturing ((Support fair wages and safe working conditions)
- Use of sustainable materials (Organic cotton, TENCEL™ or bamboo)
- Eco-friendly Packaging (Use biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable materials for shipping)
400
In 2024, approximately what percentage of global jobs was supported by tourism?
ie. 2%, 5% ect.
This means:
Out of all the jobs in the world, how many were connected to or created by the tourism industry in 2024?
In 2024, the tourism industry supported a total of 357 million jobs globally, which is approximately 1 in 10 jobs (10%)
400
When is your Humanities in 2026 (geography exam)
Need week and day
ie. Week 1, Monday
Week 7, Thursday
500
We learnt at the start of the unit that......
______________ (1), one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms (similar to Amazon), launched an initiative called “____________ (2) Villages” in rural China.
What are words 1 and 2?
Alibaba, one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms (similar to Amazon), launched an initiative called “Taobao Villages” in rural China.
500
Name 4 of the top 6 cocoa producing countries in the world that we investigated in class (do not have to be in order)
Any from -
Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Indonesia, Ecuador, Brazil
500
Name two countries/regions that Zara relies on in the production of its clothing 'a single dress' (as investigated in class)
Egypt, China, Spain, Morocco, 'Europe'
500
Explain how tourism in Venice, Italy contributes to direct and indirect jobs?
Teacher discretion -
Example
Tourists eat at restaurants (people here have direct jobs due to tourism) & restaurants need:
- Food from farmers and fisheries
- Wine from vineyards
- Cleaning supplies
- Kitchen equipment
(All indirect jobs)