Responses to Globalisation (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figure 12a, which shows the continents of origin of refugees entering the USA between 1990 and 2010.

Suggest one issue resulting from refugees entering developed countries like the USA.

State one reason why a government might want to encourage sustainable tourism.

State two ways countries manage migration.

Identify the best strategy to make tourism more sustainable.

State two geographical characteristics that influence a nation's geopolitical influence.

Study Figure 8a.

Identify the labelled country with the highest percentage of GDP from tourism.

Compare the patterns shown for Asia and for South America.

Suggest one possible impact of the global pattern shown.

Explain why the data shown in Figure 8a might be a good indicator of a global economy.

Describe one way that geopolitical relationships between countries affect international trade.

Explain one strategy used by a named developed or developing country to manage long-term migration.

Explain two impacts of international migration on the countries migrants have left (donor countries).

Explain two positive impacts of migration for destination areas.

Explain how geopolitical relationships between countries can affect trade and tourism.

Explain how geopolitical relationships between countries can affect migration.

Study Figure 8a.

Identify the country with the highest and lowest percentage of the population who do not use the internet.

Suggest two possible reasons for the pattern shown in Figure 8a.

Discuss the view:

'Trade has been the greatest driver of the global economy.'

Use Figures 8b and 8c and your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer.

You must refer to the resources in your answer.