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Human Geography

Chapter 1- Part 4

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what is globalization? the expansion of economic, cultural, and political processes on a worldwide scale
what are some positive consequences of globalization? many companies expanded their reach outside their borders, internet allows people to talk to one another from different countries, and social media
what are some negative consequences of globalization? many tariffs on China and other countries from the USA
what is NAFTA? North-American Free Trade Agreement
what is USMCA? US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
what is EU? European Union
How are NAFTA, USMCA, and EU examples of Globalization? They help the entire world with trading and getting food
What is a theory? A system of ideas intended to explain certain phenonmena
What is Wallerstein's world system theory? to describe the spatial and functional relationships between countries in world economy
core country wealthier countries with higher education levels and more advanced technology
example of core country Japan
periphery country countries with less wealth, lower education levels and less sophisticated technology
example of periphery country Haiti
semi-periphery country both core and periphery, in the process of industrializing, and has good connection an transportation
example of semi-periphery country Brazil
sustainability the use of natural resources in such a way that they will not be irreversibly depleted
what is sustainable development the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Created by: ElizabethC117
 

 



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