Summary Mindmaps Topic 2- Globalisation

3.1 Globalisation is a long-standing process which has accelerated because of rapid developments in transport, communications and businesses 3.2 Political and economic decision making are important factors in the acceleration of globalisation. 3.3 Globalisation has affected some places and organisations more than others. 3.4 The global shift has created winners and losers for people and the physical environment. 3.5 The scale and pace of economic migration has increased as the world has become more interconnected, creating consequences for people and the physical environment. 3.6 The emergence of a global culture, based on western ideas, consumption, and attitudes towards the physical environment, is one outcome of globalisation. 3.7 Globalisation has led to dramatic increases in development for some countries, but also widening development gap extremities and disparities in environmental quality. 3.8 Social, political and environmental tensions have resulted from the rapidity of global change caused by globalisation. 3.9 Ethical and environmental concerns about unsustainability have led to increased localism and awareness of the impacts of a consumer society. Used these mindmaps in my mocks as well as practice questions (can be found online) and got an A. Works out at 65p per 3.a/b/c specification point which is a huge saving!