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Year 10 - Geography

Economic impacts of globalisation

Places and people in the UK

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the human geography of the UK. Pupils learn about population distribution, the location of cities and the impacts of migration. Pupils also learn about the role of the UK government and the EU and the importance of globalisation in the UK's changing economy.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to assess how FDI and TNCs have affected the UK.

Key Notes

  • Globalisation has increased foreign direct investment in the UK.
  • Free-trade policies have increased foreign direct investment in the UK.
  • Privatisation has increased foreign direct investment in the UK.
  • TNCs play a significant role in the UK economy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • FDI: foreign direct investment. Investment in a business that operates in another country
  • TNC: transnational corporation. A company that operates in more than one country
  • globalisation: an increased connectedness between different countries that spreads money, ideas, goods and people
  • free trade: trade between countries or economic regions where no tariffs (tax) exist on imported or exported goods
  • privatisation: the takeover of state-run industries by private corporations

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The UK should be cautious of FDI and TNCs.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Globalisation has increased foreign direct investment in the UK. Free-trade policies have increased foreign direct investment in the UK.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'FDI'

foreign direct investment. Investment in a business that operates in another country.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: The UK should be cautious of FDI and TNCs. Correction: FDI and TNCs are crucial aspects of international business. Without FDI many businesses would not be able to operate.

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