Geography Case Studies - Human

Geography Case Studies - Human GLOBALISATION: - correct answers HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS - correct answers REGENERATION: - correct answers SUPERPOWERS: - correct answers What are some examples of FDI? - correct answers - Nissan (Japan based) built a factory in Sunderland, UK, in 2015 - Kraft (USA based) bought Cadbury (UK based) in 2010 What are some examples of Rebranding? - correct answersThe Titanic Quarter Urban Regeneration Strategy, Belfas t: - The Titanic Quarter mixes historic maritime landmarks, such as huge yellow lifting cranes used in shipbuilding, with post -modern architecture to create a distinctive and interesting urban place. - Demand for flats in the Titanic Quarter are outstrips supply, so a university campus is now part of the regeneration. - The 'Titanic Belfast' visitor centre had 1 million visitors in its first year of opening, 70% of them outside of North Ireland. - Regeneration succeeded in brining in investment from compan ies such as Audi and Premier Inn. What did the London Riots show? (Conflict case study) - correct answers - Poor relationships between police and black community in Tottenham. - Increased university tuition fees. - Urban deprivation. - High Youth unemployment. - Alienated and disaffected youth population. - Government cutbacks to EMA. What is a case study about human development? - correct answersBolivia: In 2009, Bolivia introduced a new constitution that recognised that Earth is a d ynamic, interconnected living system and put nature first. However, this type of development has experienced problems such as lack of political support to stop the impacts of mining and no economic support for ecological practices. What is a case study f or Development Aid? - correct answersChristian Aid: This is an NGO and has worked in Haiti for over 30 years to support communities and provide people with the ability to help themselves. After a major earthquake in Haiti in 2010, Christian Aid raised £14 million pounds from donations to also provide emergency aid, especially helping rural areas. What is a case study for economic globalisation? - correct answersChina - Open Door Policy: - In 1980, four SEZs were set up (3 in Guangdong near Hong Kong). - 1990s and SEZs upgraded with new zones created such as the China -Singapore Cooperation Park. - According to UNCTAD, in 2017 China was the 3rd largest recipient of FDI (over $135bn received from Singapore, USA, South Korea etc). What is a case study for just ification of Intervention? (Textbook Page 223) - correct answersIntervention Justification: 'There may be times when countries should respond collectively, quickly and decisively when a country has failed to protect its citizens.' (UN General Secretary, 20 09) - Social aid: improvements to human rights. - Humanitarian Aid: direct intervention to keep citizens alive and healthy. - Sanctions: banning imports and exports. - Economic Aid: free -trade agreements, deregulation, privatisation. - Military Action: to prevent genocide or ethnic cleansing. - Military Aid: international peacekeeping and monitoring forces sent to a country. What is a case study for the UN MDGs and SDGs? (Sustainable/Millennium Development Goals) - correct answersAsia -Pacific World Region: - 13/21 MDGs were met by 2015. Key Successes: -Poverty fell to 12% of the population, with all but two countries halving the poverty rate. - People without access to clean water fell to 7%. However: - Infant and child mortality reductions failed to hit ta rgets. - Further improvements are needed in sanitations and food supply for children. What is a case study of a country with a Flawed Democracy? (44.8% of World Population with this Democracy) - correct answersArgentina: