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What does globalisation mean?
countries becoming more connected through trade, travel and communication
Is globalisation only about countries trading with each other?
No. It includes the exchange of culture, technology and ideas across countries
Name one way that globalisation benefits Singapore.
cheaper goods / more choices for consumers / more jobs / economy growth
Name one way that globalisation is bad for Singapore.
loss of local businesses / loss of local culture / job loss
Who benefits when goods become cheaper because of globalisation?
consumers
Many goods are made in factories in Vietnam. Why?
cheaper labour / cheaper production cost
How does globalisation help businesses?
Sell products to overseas markets and earn more profit
People in Singapore enjoy Korean, Japanese and Western Food. What impact of globalisation is this?
Cultural
How can globalisation affect the environment?
factories may pollute air and water to produce goods at a cheaper cost.
Name one example of how globalisation affects students
access to overseas education, online learning, global brands, foreign culture
A hacker in another country breaks into a Singapore website. How was this possible?
countries are connected through the internet
People can travel easily between countries. How does this affect security?
Security might be compromised as criminals can move between countries easily
The internet only benefits countries. True or False?
False
A virus spreads quickly because ____________________
people travel often / of global travel
