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Where will globalisation lead us?

In this lesson, we will be reflecting on where globalisation will lead us. We will begin by learning about global inequalities and then explore what the future holds for globalisation. Finally, we will explore whether globalisation has made the world a better place.

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Year 6

Where will globalisation lead us?

In this lesson, we will be reflecting on where globalisation will lead us. We will begin by learning about global inequalities and then explore what the future holds for globalisation. Finally, we will explore whether globalisation has made the world a better place.

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Key learning points

  1. Examine the trends in inequality between countries
  2. Explore the ways in which globalisation has made the world better and worse
  3. Predict how these are likely to continue in the coming years

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these sentences is the correct definition of 'Food Miles'?
Correct answer: The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are eaten.
The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are sold.
The distance food items travel from where they are sold to where they are eaten.
Q2.
Which of these factors is not a reason why food miles have gradually increased?
Correct answer: Higher costs of production in other countries.
Lower costs of production in other countries.
More space for agricultural production in other countries.
Q3.
Which of these statements is not true?
Correct answer: Increasing food miles is creating lower levels of carbon emissions.
Not everyone is the world has enough to eat.
Working conditions are often poor in developing countries.
Q4.
Which of these statements is a positive impact of a globalised food industry?
Globalisation has spread unhealthy diets.
Large TNCs make it harder for smaller food companies to compete.
Correct answer: TNCs in the food industry create jobs in the developing world.
Q5.
What process used by the fashion industry is causing water pollution?
The cutting process
Correct answer: The dyeing process
The sewing process

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is inequality?
A situation in which groups do not have an advantage over each other.
A situation in which most groups have the same advantages.
Correct answer: A situation in which some groups in a society have more advantages than others.
Q2.
How has globalisation impacted migration?
Migration has decreased as a result of globalisation.
Correct answer: Migration has increased as a result of globalisation.
Migration has neither increased or decreased as a result of globalisation.
Q3.
Which of these statements is true?
Correct answer: Globally, adult literacy rates are lower for women.
The northern hemisphere has a higher proportion of people living below the poverty line compared with the southern hemisphere.
The percentage of people who are undernourished is mostly the same in every country.
Q4.
Which of these sentences is the correct definition of 'Food Miles'?
Correct answer: The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are eaten.
The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are sold.
The distance food items travel from where they are sold to where they are eaten.
Q5.
How many countries does a company have to operate in to be defined as a TNC?
One or more
Three or more
Correct answer: Two or more