AP Human Geography Flashcards: Cities And Globalization

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This deck focuses on Cities And Globalization, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Human Geography.

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Flashcard 1: What is 'deindustrialization'?

Answer: The decline of industrial activity in a region. Manufacturing jobs move elsewhere, leaving economic voids.

Flashcard 2: What is the role of technology in globalization?

Answer: Enables faster communication and information sharing. Digital networks connect economies and cultures worldwide.

Flashcard 3: What is the role of technology in globalization?

Answer: Enables faster communication and information sharing. Digital networks connect economies and cultures worldwide.

Flashcard 4: What is a 'megacity'?

Answer: A city with a population over 10 million. Population threshold that defines massive urban centers.

Flashcard 5: Identify one way globalization affects urban planning.

Answer: Increased focus on sustainable development. Global environmental concerns shape local city policies.

Flashcard 6: What is the impact of globalization on transportation networks?

Answer: Expansion and modernization. Global trade demands better connectivity and capacity.

Flashcard 7: Which city is a major global center for finance in Asia?

Answer: Hong Kong. Strategic location connecting East and West markets.

Flashcard 8: What is 'urban sprawl'?

Answer: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. Cities spread outward consuming rural land areas.

Flashcard 9: What is the significance of the term 'glocalization'?

Answer: Global products tailored to local markets. Adapting global products to fit local preferences and culture.

Flashcard 10: What is the impact of globalization on transportation networks?

Answer: Expansion and modernization. Global trade demands better connectivity and capacity.

Flashcard 11: Identify one major impact of globalization on cities.

Answer: Increased urbanization. More people move to cities seeking economic opportunities.

Flashcard 12: Identify a factor that contributes to the rise of global cities.

Answer: Advancements in technology. Innovation drives cities to become global centers.

Flashcard 13: What is the 'digital divide'?

Answer: The gap between those with and without access to digital technology. Unequal access to internet and digital resources.

Flashcard 14: Name one characteristic of a global city.

Answer: Concentration of multinational corporations. Headquarters of major international companies.

Flashcard 15: What is a 'special economic zone' (SEZ)?

Answer: An area with different economic regulations than the rest of the country. Designated areas with relaxed trade and investment rules.

Flashcard 16: Name a city that is a major port and trade hub.

Answer: Singapore. Strategic location for global shipping and commerce.

Flashcard 17: Name a challenge of global supply chains for cities.

Answer: Vulnerability to disruptions. Economic shocks can ripple through connected networks.

Flashcard 18: Name a significant cultural influence due to globalization.

Answer: Westernization. Adoption of Western values and lifestyle practices.

Flashcard 19: What is the role of international organizations in globalization?

Answer: Facilitate cooperation and set global standards. Bodies like UN coordinate policies across nations.

Flashcard 20: What is a 'special economic zone' (SEZ)?

Answer: An area with different economic regulations than the rest of the country. Designated areas with relaxed trade and investment rules.

Flashcard 21: Identify one way globalization affects urban planning.

Answer: Increased focus on sustainable development. Global environmental concerns shape local city policies.

Flashcard 22: Identify a positive environmental impact of globalization.

Answer: Increased awareness of environmental issues. Global cooperation promotes environmental protection efforts.

Flashcard 23: Which global city is known as a financial center?

Answer: London. Hosts major banks and financial institutions globally.

Flashcard 24: Identify a social impact of globalization on cities.

Answer: Diverse cultural exchanges. Immigration brings new languages, foods, and customs.

Flashcard 25: What is 'economic globalization'?

Answer: The integration of national economies into the global economy. Trade and financial markets become internationally linked.

Flashcard 26: What is 'urbanization'?

Answer: The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas. Population shift from rural to urban areas.

Flashcard 27: What is the role of international organizations in globalization?

Answer: Facilitate cooperation and set global standards. Bodies like UN coordinate policies across nations.

Flashcard 28: Identify a challenge that cities face due to globalization.

Answer: Increased inequality. Wealth gaps widen between rich and poor residents.

Flashcard 29: What is 'cultural diffusion'?

Answer: The spread of cultural beliefs and activities. Ideas and practices spread from one culture to another.

Flashcard 30: Name an environmental impact of globalization on cities.

Answer: Increased pollution. Industrial growth often leads to air and water contamination.

Flashcard 31: Name a significant cultural influence due to globalization.

Answer: Westernization. Adoption of Western values and lifestyle practices.

Flashcard 32: What is 'neoliberalism' in the context of globalization?

Answer: An economic approach favoring free-market capitalism. Emphasizes privatization and reduced government intervention.

Flashcard 33: What is the 'World City Hypothesis'?

Answer: Idea that certain cities are control centers of the global economy. Theory that top cities dominate global economic networks.

Flashcard 34: What is 'neoliberalism' in the context of globalization?

Answer: An economic approach favoring free-market capitalism. Emphasizes privatization and reduced government intervention.

Flashcard 35: What is the 'digital divide'?

Answer: The gap between those with and without access to digital technology. Unequal access to internet and digital resources.

Flashcard 36: Name one characteristic of a global city.

Answer: Concentration of multinational corporations. Headquarters of major international companies.

Flashcard 37: What is the 'World City Hypothesis'?

Answer: Idea that certain cities are control centers of the global economy. Theory that top cities dominate global economic networks.

Flashcard 38: Name a challenge of global supply chains for cities.

Answer: Vulnerability to disruptions. Economic shocks can ripple through connected networks.

Flashcard 39: Identify a challenge that cities face due to globalization.

Answer: Increased inequality. Wealth gaps widen between rich and poor residents.

Flashcard 40: What is a global city?

Answer: A city that is a primary node in the global economic network. Commands global economic flows and decision-making.

Flashcard 41: What is globalization?

Answer: The process of increased interconnectedness among countries. Creates economic, cultural, and political links across borders.

Flashcard 42: Name a major effect of globalization on employment.

Answer: Shift to service-oriented jobs. Manufacturing jobs decline while service jobs increase.

Flashcard 43: Identify one benefit of globalization for urban areas.

Answer: Economic growth. Access to global markets boosts local prosperity.

Flashcard 44: Identify a consequence of globalization on local cultures.

Answer: Cultural homogenization. Global brands and practices replace local traditions.

Flashcard 45: What is 'economic globalization'?

Answer: The integration of national economies into the global economy. Trade and financial markets become internationally linked.

Flashcard 46: Identify one major impact of globalization on cities.

Answer: Increased urbanization. More people move to cities seeking economic opportunities.

Flashcard 47: What is 'cultural diffusion'?

Answer: The spread of cultural beliefs and activities. Ideas and practices spread from one culture to another.

Flashcard 48: What is 'urban sprawl'?

Answer: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. Cities spread outward consuming rural land areas.

Flashcard 49: What is a global city?

Answer: A city that is a primary node in the global economic network. Commands global economic flows and decision-making.

Flashcard 50: What is 'outsourcing'?

Answer: Contracting out business processes to external parties. Companies relocate operations to reduce costs.

Flashcard 51: Which city is a leading global destination for tourism?

Answer: New York City. Major cultural and economic center attracting visitors.

Flashcard 52: What is the significance of the term 'glocalization'?

Answer: Global products tailored to local markets. Adapting global products to fit local preferences and culture.

Flashcard 53: Name a major effect of globalization on employment.

Answer: Shift to service-oriented jobs. Manufacturing jobs decline while service jobs increase.

Flashcard 54: Which global city is known as a financial center?

Answer: London. Hosts major banks and financial institutions globally.

Flashcard 55: What is the role of transportation in globalization?

Answer: Facilitates movement of goods and people. Essential infrastructure for global trade and mobility.

Flashcard 56: What is the role of transportation in globalization?

Answer: Facilitates movement of goods and people. Essential infrastructure for global trade and mobility.

Flashcard 57: Identify a positive environmental impact of globalization.

Answer: Increased awareness of environmental issues. Global cooperation promotes environmental protection efforts.

Flashcard 58: What is 'outsourcing'?

Answer: Contracting out business processes to external parties. Companies relocate operations to reduce costs.

Flashcard 59: What is the primary language of international business?

Answer: English. Lingua franca for global commerce and communication.

Flashcard 60: Which city is a leading global destination for tourism?

Answer: New York City. Major cultural and economic center attracting visitors.

Flashcard 61: Identify one benefit of globalization for urban areas.

Answer: Economic growth. Access to global markets boosts local prosperity.

Flashcard 62: What is 'urbanization'?

Answer: The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas. Population shift from rural to urban areas.

Flashcard 63: Which city is a major global center for finance in Asia?

Answer: Hong Kong. Strategic location connecting East and West markets.

Flashcard 64: What is the primary language of international business?

Answer: English. Lingua franca for global commerce and communication.

Flashcard 65: What is globalization?

Answer: The process of increased interconnectedness among countries. Creates economic, cultural, and political links across borders.

Flashcard 66: Identify a social impact of globalization on cities.

Answer: Diverse cultural exchanges. Immigration brings new languages, foods, and customs.

Flashcard 67: Identify a factor that contributes to the rise of global cities.

Answer: Advancements in technology. Innovation drives cities to become global centers.

Flashcard 68: Name a city that is a major port and trade hub.

Answer: Singapore. Strategic location for global shipping and commerce.