Interconnections+Globalisation

Interconnections

the complex links between people, places, and environments. Influence way places and communities develop and interact on a local, national, and global scale.

examined
trade, tourism, technology, and cultural exchange

Trade

buying, selling, or exchange of goods and services between people, businesses, or countries

Globalisation

the world is becoming increasingly connected and interdependent.

involves cultural sharing, include languages, tradition, food and music.

Benifits of globalisation

new markets 
share knowledge, cult exchange
↓ costs  
economic growth
access to resources 
↑ competition

Disadvantage of globalisation

environment degradation   dependence of foreign markets loss of cultural identity   
economic vulnerability+inequality
unemployment         

Globalisation + environment

Increased transport of goods --> shipping products globally can ↑ carbon emissions, destroy habitat + invasive species 

Economic specialisation --> depletion of natural resources 

Climate change

long term shifts in temp, weather patterns.

human activity=main contributor e.g transport goods, production, burn fossil fuels