the increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time

transnational corporations are large businesses that operate in many different countries globally

the release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to climate change

a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share

natural energy sources that were formed over millions of years; they include coal, oil and gas

Globalisation challenges

Geography

This unit introduces pupils to the concept of globalisation and develops their understanding of how people and places are connected through economics and culture. Pupils will evaluate how the benefits and challenges brought by globalisation differs over global space.

Globalisation: Is the world shrinking?

Exploitation of cheap labour and poor working conditions

What is a major challenge of globalisation for LICs?

Which of the following is a consequence of globalisation on the environment?

It strengthens the traditions of every culture

It can lead to the spread of a dominant global culture

It makes every country more isolated from one another

How does globalisation affect cultural diversity?

The process of cultures becoming isolated from each other

The creation of new borders and boundaries

The process of countries and businesses becoming more connected & interdependent

Which of the following is a benefit of globalisation?

It reduces the demand for natural resources

It can lead to more pollution and resource depletion

How does globalisation affect the environment?

Which sector benefits the most from globalisation?

It has made international trade less important

It has increased international trade and made it easier

It has reduced the number of goods traded

It has slowed down the movement of goods across borders

How has globalisation affected international trade?

A local business that only operates in one country

A government organisation that regulates trade

A company that operates in multiple countries

What is a TNC (Transnational Corporation)?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Globalisation challenges

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.