Impacts of Globalisation (Edexcel AS Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figure 1

Figure 1
Percentage (%) change in CO₂ emissions for selected countries, 1990–2020

Compare the changes in CO₂ emissions shown.

Suggest one reason for the changes in CO₂ emissions shown for India and China.

Explain two social problems resulting from economic restructuring in deindustrialised regions in developed countries.

State one economic benefit of the global shift of manufacturing for people in Asia.

Study Figure 1

Figure 1
Annual water use in selected cities of Pearl River Delta, China in 2015

Pearl River Delta in south China has experienced rapid development as a result of global shift.

Compare the use of water in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou.

Water use can be a useful indicator of a city’s development.

Suggest one reason the cities shown in Figure 1 have different water usage.

Assess the extent to which the global growth of a westernised culture has caused tensions.

Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d

Figure 4a
Background information about Bengaluru, India

Figure 4b
Attractions of Bengaluru to IT TNCs

Figure 4c
Opinions about costs and benefits of offshoring and outsourcing industry to Bengaluru

Figure 4d
Bengaluru river polluted with rubbish and sewage

Outsourcing and offshoring of industry and services have occurred as part of the global shift to Asia. Bengaluru in southern India is a hub city that has attracted international and national businesses.

Evaluate the extent to which this has benefited businesses, people, and the environment of Bengaluru, India.

Identify the correct definition for ‘ecological footprint’.

Explain two ways the global shift of industry has affected the health of people living in developing countries.

Study Figure 2

Figure 2
Data about two European Union (EU) countries:
Romania (joined 2007) and Italy (founder member 1957)

Assess the possible causes and consequences of the contrasting migration patterns experienced by Italy and Romania.

Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d

Figure 7a
Background information

Figure 7b
Facts about the Dongria Kondh community

Figure 7c
Facts about the TNC

Figure 7d
Information about the players involved

The Indian government has prevented any further changes in function by the TNC in the Niyamgiri hills.

Evaluate the extent to which this decision will benefit the players in the Niyamgiri hills.

Study Figure 1a

Figure 1a
A transnational corporation (TNC) food outlet in Bangkok, Thailand

Identify which one of the following describes this investment by a TNC.

Suggest one impact of this TNC on local people’s culture.

Describe two different ways disadvantaged groups have benefitted from the spread of global culture.

Assess whether the economic benefits of globalisation always outweigh the social costs.

Study Figure 1a

Figure 1a
Volume of total trade in goods for each country in 2014

Identify which of these statements is true.

Explain why the global shift in manufacturing and services has made some people ‘losers’.

Assess the impacts of rural-urban migration on the wellbeing of people in cities in developing countries.