In a global context, analyse what is meant by “core areas” and “peripheries”.

“Globalization involves the imposition of Western culture on the entire world.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Explain the causes and consequences of the international relocation of polluting industries and/or waste disposal.

“All societies, wherever they are, enjoy the benefits of a shrinking world.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the increasing uniformity of many of the world’s urban landscapes.

“Geographical differences in wealth are increasing, not decreasing.” Using examples, discuss this statement.

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of one named globalization index.

“Individuals, national governments and international organizations are increasingly resistant to global interactions.” Discuss this statement.

Using one or more examples, analyse the impact of diasporas on local cultures.

“Globalization is unstoppable.” Discuss this statement.

Explain how global core areas (hubs) can be distinguished from peripheral areas.

Examine the geographical consequences of international outsourcing.

Using examples, analyse how foreign direct investment and glocalization are used by transnational corporations (TNCs) to help their expansion.

Examine the relationship between a country’s gross national income (GNI) and its level of participation in globalization.

Explain why the increasing needs of some countries for one or more raw materials are a cause of environmental concern.

“People living in the world’s most peripheral regions do not experience a ‘shrinking world’.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Explain why the landscapes of major world cities are becoming increasingly similar.

“Global interactions are putting all the world’s wealth into the hands of a small number of people and countries.” Discuss this statement.

Explain why it might be hard to observe and measure some types of global interaction.

“Global interactions have brought only negative impacts to human landscapes and physical environments everywhere.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the benefits of globalized production for local societies.

To what extent is environmental sustainability incompatible with the growth of globalization?

Explain how global interaction may be measured.

Examine the effects of the development of communications upon international interactions.

Using examples, explain how financial flows transfer wealth between places.

“Glocalization is the most important reason why some transnational corporations (TNCs) have grown in size and influence over time.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the concept of “loss of sovereignty”.

Examine how economic, technological and political factors may all influence the growth of global diaspora populations.

Using examples, distinguish between transboundary pollution and transnational waste movement.

“Due to global interactions, there is no longer a global periphery.” Discuss this statement.

Explain how and why one network (transport, internet, or communication) has grown over time.

Examine the relative importance of the different financial flows that connect global core areas with peripheral areas.