Geography- Globalisation 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyGlobalisationGCSEAQA Created by: CeriCreated on: 10-05-13 15:06 Deindustrialisation When factories shut down and the country moves into a service industry. 1 of 21 Global shift The movement of manufacturing to other countries. 2 of 21 Transnational corporation (TNC) Big global companies that produce and sell products in more than one country. 3 of 21 Special economic zones Tax free areas that encourage companies to move there. 4 of 21 Globalisation The process of economies becoming more intergated. 5 of 21 Interdependence Countries grouping together (eg. European Union). 6 of 21 Food miles The distance food travels to the plate. 7 of 21 Kyoto Protocol A signed agreement to reduce pollution. 8 of 21 Fibre optic cables High speed data cables. 9 of 21 Subsistence farming Where food is produced for their family. 10 of 21 Commercial farming Where food is produced to sell. 11 of 21 Renewable energy Energy that is sustainable to use in future generations. 12 of 21 Manufacturing industry Countries who produce products to be sold. 13 of 21 Service industry Countries who offer service jobs like banking and insurance. 14 of 21 Intensive farming High levels of inputs into a small area producing high yields. 15 of 21 Carbon credits Countries are rewarded with these for meeting their pollution reductions. 16 of 21 Carbon footprint The amount of CO² produced during growing and transporting. 17 of 21 Wind farm An example of renewable energy. 18 of 21 Outsourcing Sourcing products from other countries. 19 of 21 Newly industrialised countries (NIC's) Developing countries (industrial revolution) eg. China, India, Brazil 20 of 21 Profit leakage Money going to the big companies rather than the workers. 21 of 21
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