Causes of Globalisation (Edexcel AS Geography): Exam Questions

Explain how global connections have resulted in two different types of flow between places.

Explain two measures of the degree of globalisation of a country.

Explain how ICT communication networks have resulted in time-space compression for most people.

Identify the policy used by national governments which contributes to globalisation.

Study Figure 1

Figure 1
Fruit imports from Chile to the UK in 2000 and 2015

In 2000, 568 tonnes of blueberries were imported from Chile to the UK. This was 1% of the total fruit imports (56800 tonnes). In 2015, fruit imports rose to 92500 tonnes.

Calculate the total tonnes of blueberries imported in 2015.

.............................................................. tonnes

Calculate the increase in tonnes of blueberries imported between 2000 and 2015.

.............................................................. tonnes

Suggest one way Information and Communications Technology (ICT) accelerates food imports between countries.

Explain how Transnational Corporations (TNCs) contribute to the spread of globalisation.

Study Figure 1b

Figure 1b
Pizza Hut food outlets in Thailand, 2000 projected to 2020

Calculate the percentage increase in the projected number of food outlets from 2015 to 2020.

You must show your working.

Give your answer to the nearest whole number.

Answer ..............................................................

Identify the correct category for the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Study Figure 1b

Figure 1b
World’s top exporters of goods 1995-2014

Calculate the change in China’s exports between 2004 and 2014.

.............................................................US$ billion

Suggest one development in transport that has contributed to the growth of trade shown in Figure 1b.

Explain two national government policies that have assisted economic growth in some countries.