What are the causes of globalization? (p. 6 - 7)

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How has globalization shaped the world?

Statement of Inquiry: 

Globalization has occured due to a variety of processes that have changed the world, bringing both opportunites and challenges.

Key Concept: Change

Related Concept: Globalization; Processes

Global Context: Globalization and sustainability 

What are the causes of globalization?

Today, you will investigate globalization further and focus on the causes of globalization and how international traffic looks like.

First, read the text on p. 6 and 7 about the causes of globalization. 

On the next slide, drag the examples to the right causes. 

Developments in transport

Communications

Trade 

Labour Availability

Migrant workers

Internet

Trade Agreements

High speed rail

WTO

Cargo Shipping

Mobile technology

Cheap wages

List the four causes of globalization and give an example for each of them.

What are the causes of globalization?

Globalization has resulted in the tremendous growth in the movement of people, goods, money and information.

First, read G215 Globalization and international traffic on p. 136 in the GeoGuide. 

What are the causes of globalization?

Peope are taking more international trips than ever before.

Answer the questions on the next two slides.

Click on the image to enlarge. There were 1 billion travellers in 2012. How much is the increase of international travellers between 2012 and 2018?

Click on the image to enlarge. International travel is not evenly spread around the world. Which region contributes the most to international travel and why do you think that is?

What are the causes of globalization?

Goods are transported all over the world. 

Click on the website in the next slide for a very cool visualization of global trade.

Then, use the visualizaion to answer the questions on the next slides.

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When looking at the globe as a whole, trade is concentrated into obvious hubs. You can click on each county to see its own trade flows.

List three countries which are the most evident hubs, since they are all lit up with color in the visualization.

There are also obvious have-nots. You can click on each county to see its own trade flows.

List three countries wich have a lack of international trade, since you will see only a few or none colours in the visualization.

This map also shows how dependent some countries are on others for trade.

Try to guess a percentage how much of Canada's exports go to the USA.

What are the causes of globalization?

International flows of money are a direct result of global trade.

Answer the question on the next slide.

Give two examples other than global trade in which money can be moved around the world. (tip: read G215 Globalization and international traffic )

What are the causes of globalization?

The movement of information is the result of contacts between people and businesses around the world.

Answer the question on the next slide.

Give at least 5 examples of forms in which information is being exchanged. (Tip: read G215 Globalization and international traffic)

What are the causes of globalization?

The total cargo coming in and going out is called freight transshipment. 

There are two kinds of freight: bulk goods and general goods.

First, read G218 Bulk goods and general goods on p. 137 in the GeoGuide. 

Next, answer the questions. 

Usually transported in containers

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Unpacked freight goods

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Seperatly packaged goods

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Can be wet (like oil)

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Transported on container ships

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Can be dry (like coal, iron ore)

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Seperatly packaged goods

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

Seperatly packaged goods

1. Bulk goods
2. General goods

What are the causes of globalization?

A small number of seaports and airports are vitally important for the intrnational transport of goods and people. A port like this is a hub in important transport routes between continents.

First, read G219 International hubs on p. 137 in the GeoGuide. You only need to know the first part (only the first dot). 

Next, watch the 1 minute video and answer the question. 

01:05

In about 50 words, explain why a hub and spoke model is more efficient than a point to point model.