Studied by 0 people
Crickets
Considered a sustainable food source with high protein content.
Salmon
Compared to crickets, lacks significant protein content.
Nutritional Value
Crickets offer more protein and fiber than salmon or beef.
Global Impact
Increased insect consumption may harm ecosystems and spread diseases.
Climate Change
Important factor to consider when evaluating insect consumption.
E-coli
One of the harmful diseases carried by some insects.
Advantages of Insects
High nutritional value and cultural acceptance in many countries.
Disadvantages of Insects
Potential harm to ecosystems and transmission of diseases.
Future of Food
Debate on whether insects could be a sustainable future food source.
Climate Impact
Increased insect consumption may have negative effects on the environment.
Ecosystem
The delicate balance of nature that could be disrupted by mass insect consumption.
Nutrition Comparison
Crickets offer more protein and fiber per serving compared to salmon and beef.
Disease Transmission
Insects can carry and spread harmful diseases like malaria and E-coli.
Cultural Acceptance
Many countries consider insects a delicacy and already include them in their diets.
Sustainability
The potential of insects as a sustainable food source, balancing benefits and risks.
What are the sectors of the economy?
primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
What is a TNC?
A large company that operates in several countries
Name a few company's that are TNCs
McDonald's, Nike, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Nestlé.
advantages of TNCs
Provide jobs and development of new skills
More money spent on economy
Companies invest in local infrastructure and education
Other companies benefit from increased orders
what is globalisation?
Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange.
Why has globalisation happened?
Trading, fast fashion, new inventions, shipping, silk roads, technology improvement, connection.
Examples of fast fashion
Zara, H&M, Temu, Shein, Primark.
Negatives of TNCs
-exploitation of workers, not allowing trade unions ect
Low paid jobs/poor working conditions
-Economic leakage as profit generated goes abroad
-environmental problems (oil spills = water pollution/soil degradation
-many avoid paying tax so country doesn't benefit
Advantages of Globalisation
Lower prices
Benefits of trade
Greater employment
Large economies of scale
Free movement of labour and captial
Disadvantages of globalisation
-price of some goods and services can increase due to increasing world incomes
-economic dependency means a recession in one country can affect many others
-specialisation can lead a country to rely on a few industries
-domestic firms may be outcompeted by foreign firms
Examples of jobs in the primary sector
Agriculture, fishing, mining etc.
Examples of jobs in the secondary sector
Working on the production line in a factory, making furniture, and weaving baskets
Examples of jobs in the tertiary sector
Education, medical care, banking etc.
Examples of Jobs in the Quaternary Sector
Computing, R&D etc.
What was an event that happened 2013 to do with TNCs?
The Rana Plaza collapsed with 3,000 people inside.
Note
Flashcard