EDEXCEL A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GLOBALISATION (16 marks)
4 markers:
Explain how changes to technology have sped up the process of globalisation (4)
Explain how technology has contributed to the process of globalisation
Using examples, explain why some countries are more globalised than others. (4)
Explain the impacts of the global shift on one country that you have studied. (4)
Using examples, explain the impacts of international migration on host locations. (4)
Explain the process of cultural diffusion. (4)
Explain two attempts that have been made to control the spread of globalisation. (4)
Explain why migration can lead to interdependence between countries. (4)
Explain why some countries remain relatively ‘switched off’ from globalisation. (4)
Explain why the moral and social consequences of globalisation may be a cause for concern (4)
Explain how ethical purchasing strategies, such as Fair Trade, can play a part in creating a more
equitable (equal) world (4)
Explain how transport improvements have helped build a more interconnected world. (4)
Explain how globalisation affects internal and international migration flows. (4)
Explain how technological innovations have contributed to a ‘shrinking world’ for many people. (4)
Explain why some places have become more globalised than others (4)
Explain how national governments encourage foreign direct investment in their economies. (4)
Explain how changes in communication and ICT have accelerated globalisation. (4)
Explain why globalisation has caused change to built environments in economically emerging
countries. (4)
Explain how globalisation may change cultural identity. (4)
12 markers:
Assess the impact of globalisation on economic inequality both between and within countries. (12)
Assess the extent to which ethical consumption schemes can minimise the environmental and social
costs of globalisation. (12)
Assess the impact of international organisations on flows of free trade and foreign direct investment.
(12)
, Assess the extent to which globalisation is responsible for environmental degradation in developing
and developed countries (12)
Assess the extent to which global shift has caused more costs than benefits (12)
Assess the extent to which globalisation of trade can bring problems as well as benefits (12)
Assess the contribution of globalisation to cultural diffusion (12)
Assess the impact of the global shift on one named country (12)
Assess the role of TNCs in the globalisation process (12)
Assess the nature of social, political and environmental tensions that have resulted from change
caused by globalisation (12)
Assess the actions taken by NGOs + Local governments in promoting ethical and environmental
concerns about unsustainability (12)
Assess the view that globalisation inevitably damages the physical environment (12)
Assess the extent to which global shift has cause more social costs than social benefits (12)
Assess the methods used by local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the
environment (12)
Assess the extent to which improvements in gender equality may lead to higher national incomes per
capita (12)
Assess the impact of TNCs in creating both winners and losers for both people and the environment
(12)
SUPERPOWERS (16 marks)
4 markers:
Explain why defence spending is seen as crucial to the development of superpower status. (4)
Explain how soft power can be used to maintain superpower status (4)
Explain the role of superpowers in international crisis response (4)
Explain how economic restructuring has affected the economies of existing superpowers (4)
Explain why TNCs are an important source of global influence for superpowers (4)
Explain two ways in which nations have maintained power and influence over other countries (4)
Explain how aid and investment overseas can extend a country’s power and influence (4)
Explain how the middle classes are a threat to the planet (4)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages for a superpower when exercising influence through hard
power (4) and soft power (4)
Explain how Britain exerts influence around the world in the 21 century (4)
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GLOBALISATION (16 marks)
4 markers:
Explain how changes to technology have sped up the process of globalisation (4)
Explain how technology has contributed to the process of globalisation
Using examples, explain why some countries are more globalised than others. (4)
Explain the impacts of the global shift on one country that you have studied. (4)
Using examples, explain the impacts of international migration on host locations. (4)
Explain the process of cultural diffusion. (4)
Explain two attempts that have been made to control the spread of globalisation. (4)
Explain why migration can lead to interdependence between countries. (4)
Explain why some countries remain relatively ‘switched off’ from globalisation. (4)
Explain why the moral and social consequences of globalisation may be a cause for concern (4)
Explain how ethical purchasing strategies, such as Fair Trade, can play a part in creating a more
equitable (equal) world (4)
Explain how transport improvements have helped build a more interconnected world. (4)
Explain how globalisation affects internal and international migration flows. (4)
Explain how technological innovations have contributed to a ‘shrinking world’ for many people. (4)
Explain why some places have become more globalised than others (4)
Explain how national governments encourage foreign direct investment in their economies. (4)
Explain how changes in communication and ICT have accelerated globalisation. (4)
Explain why globalisation has caused change to built environments in economically emerging
countries. (4)
Explain how globalisation may change cultural identity. (4)
12 markers:
Assess the impact of globalisation on economic inequality both between and within countries. (12)
Assess the extent to which ethical consumption schemes can minimise the environmental and social
costs of globalisation. (12)
Assess the impact of international organisations on flows of free trade and foreign direct investment.
(12)
, Assess the extent to which globalisation is responsible for environmental degradation in developing
and developed countries (12)
Assess the extent to which global shift has caused more costs than benefits (12)
Assess the extent to which globalisation of trade can bring problems as well as benefits (12)
Assess the contribution of globalisation to cultural diffusion (12)
Assess the impact of the global shift on one named country (12)
Assess the role of TNCs in the globalisation process (12)
Assess the nature of social, political and environmental tensions that have resulted from change
caused by globalisation (12)
Assess the actions taken by NGOs + Local governments in promoting ethical and environmental
concerns about unsustainability (12)
Assess the view that globalisation inevitably damages the physical environment (12)
Assess the extent to which global shift has cause more social costs than social benefits (12)
Assess the methods used by local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the
environment (12)
Assess the extent to which improvements in gender equality may lead to higher national incomes per
capita (12)
Assess the impact of TNCs in creating both winners and losers for both people and the environment
(12)
SUPERPOWERS (16 marks)
4 markers:
Explain why defence spending is seen as crucial to the development of superpower status. (4)
Explain how soft power can be used to maintain superpower status (4)
Explain the role of superpowers in international crisis response (4)
Explain how economic restructuring has affected the economies of existing superpowers (4)
Explain why TNCs are an important source of global influence for superpowers (4)
Explain two ways in which nations have maintained power and influence over other countries (4)
Explain how aid and investment overseas can extend a country’s power and influence (4)
Explain how the middle classes are a threat to the planet (4)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages for a superpower when exercising influence through hard
power (4) and soft power (4)
Explain how Britain exerts influence around the world in the 21 century (4)
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