Interconnections and place
What is a good or service brought into a country from abroad?
An import
What is the activity of traveling for leisure or business?
Tourism
Outline the results of improvements in transport technologies
Faster travel times and increased accessibility to remote areas.
What is a good or service sent out of a country to be sold abroad?
Export
What is the unethical treatment of workers, often involving unfair wages?
Define the term ‘labour exploitation’.
What is the relationships and links between people, places, and environments?
Interconnections
What is the spread of ideas and exchanges of cultural elements? This can include beliefs, practices, technologies
Cultural Diffusion.
Bonus: How might this be done? (4 answers)
Define the term ‘social media’ and how has it impacted globalisation.
Social media refers to online platforms and websites that enable users to create, share, and interact with content, fostering virtual connections and communication.
it fosters global connections and spreads information quickly
Define and give an example of Fast Fashion
Rapid production of inexpensive clothing to meet trends
List the various forms of forced labor.
Examples include human trafficking, bonded labor, and child labor.
How individuals view a place based on their experiences?
Place Perception.
Bonus: Give an example for Las Vegas
Outline the scale of global tourism with an example
Bali relies heavily on tourism.
Contrast between ‘real’ and ’virtual space’.
Real space is physical and tangible; virtual space exists online and can be accessed anywhere.
Explain the evolution of fast fashion and how it links to interconnections.
Fast fashion has evolved due to global supply chains and consumer demand for quick clothing.
Account for disconnections between places and provide TWO examples.
Disconnections occur due to economic disparity (e.g., rural vs. urban) or lack of infrastructure (e.g., remote areas).
What is the unique characteristics and meanings attributed to a place?
Place Identity.
Bonus: Give an example for Sydney.
Explain how international migration has influenced the types of sports played in Australia
International migration has significantly impacted the sports landscape in Australia. As people from diverse backgrounds arrived, they brought their unique sporting traditions, leading to a rich mix of activities. Cricket, brought by British settlers, and soccer, introduced by European immigrants, gained prominence. Asian migration facilitated the rise of sports like badminton and table tennis.
How does technology help to promote an interconnected global society.
Technology enhances communication, trade, and cultural exchange across borders.
What is a TNC? How do TNCs decide where to locate production?
Transnational Corporation. They consider labor costs, resources, and market access
Discuss the impacts of ‘Global Connectivity’ on people and places.
Increased cultural exchange, economic opportunities, but also challenges like cultural homogenization.
Describe how culture and history can have different influences on places.
Culture shapes local traditions, while history impacts landmarks.
Bonus: Give an example for Indigenous Australians
What is the process of sending goods, services, or information across borders to other countries for the purpose of trade, sale, or distribution in foreign markets
Export.
Bonus: what is Australias largest export industry?
Discuss the impacts of ‘Global Connectivity’ on people and places.
Positive impacts of global connectivity has revolutionised the world, enabling instant communication and information sharing across borders. This has enhanced collaboration, cultural exchange, and access to knowledge.
Negative impacts involve privacy concerns, digital divide exacerbation, and cultural homogenisation.
Discuss the implications of globalization on local economies, providing examples of both positive and negative effects.
Globalization can stimulate local economies by increasing trade and investment, creating jobs, and providing access to international markets. However, it can also lead to job losses in local industries due to competition from cheaper imports and can exacerbate income inequality.
Analyze the impact of climate change on global migration patterns, citing specific examples.
Climate change can force people to migrate due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and droughts. For instance, residents of low-lying island nations like the Maldives may relocate to avoid flooding, while communities in drought-affected areas like parts of Africa may migrate in search of arable land and water.