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Impact of Globalisation & Transnational Corporations (TNCs) (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0460 & 0976

1 hour16 questions
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11 mark

Define the term transnational corporation.

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23 marks

Study Fig. 6.2, which shows the ten wealthiest transnational corporations (TNCs) in the world in 2006 and 2016.

Bar charts compare the wealth of top corporations in 2006 and 2016 by sector: energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, in billions of USD.
Fig. 6.2

Complete the following passage to describe the changes shown between 2006 and 2016 in Fig. 6.2.

In 2006 half of the wealthiest TNCs were in the ........................ sector, whereas in 2016 most of the TNCs were in the ........................ sector. Only ........................ named TNCs were in the top ten for both 2006 and 2016. The overall wealth of TNCs had ........................ in 2016 and all TNCs earned more than $USD ........................ billion. A new sector, ........................ , joined the top ten in 2016, but no TNCs in this sector were listed in 2006.

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33 marks

Study Fig. 6.3, which shows a high-tech industry.

Robotic arms assembling a car frame at an exhibition with screens displaying automotive information, people observing in the background.
Fig. 6.3

Describe the features of the high-tech industry shown in Fig. 6.3.

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43 marks

Give three positive impacts of globalisation.

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51 mark

Identify one main factor encouraging the rise of the global economy.

  • Overfishing

  • Technology

  • Sport

  • Intensive agriculture

Choose your answer

15 marks

Explain how changes in technology have enabled globalisation to occur.

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25 marks

Major urban areas like Beijing, China, and Mumbai, India, are home to many transnational corporations (TNCs).

Suggest the advantages and disadvantages of these transnational corporations for residents of cities like Beijing and Mumbai.

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34 marks

Explain two reasons why globalisation has increased in recent decades.

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44 marks

Describe two cultural impacts of globalisation.

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55 marks

Using a named example, explain how globalisation has changed employment structures.

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17 marks

A TNC is considering the following locations for its factory.

Location A: At Newport West, in and around grid square 6748. Figure 1.2 is a photograph of this area.

Location B: At Bridgeport, in and around grid square 6244. Figure 1.3 is a photograph of this area.

Map extract

Top image: Newport West port with cranes and cargo ship on a sunny day. Bottom image: Aerial view of Bridgeport with buildings and mountains in the background.

Use evidence from the map extract and Figures 1.2 and 1.3 to identify which location you consider to be the most suitable for the TNC to locate the factory.

Refer to Location A and B when justifying your decision.

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27 marks

Describe the features and global links of a named transnational corporation (TNC) that you have studied.

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37 marks

Assess the extent to which globalisation reduces the development gap.

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47 marks

Assess the extent to which TNCs bring environmental sustainability to host countries?

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57 marks

Evaluate the role of a named TNC in driving globalisation.

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67 marks

Assess how globalisation has changed culture in one named place you have studied.

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