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Globalisation
Definitions relating to globalisation
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Geography
10th Grade
05/27/2012

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Globalisation
Definition
The rate of growth to a global or worldwide scale
e.g, The selling of American brands in Asian countries.
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Trans-national Corporation
Definition
A busniess or organisation operating in a number of countries
e.g. Nike
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Culture
Definition
The customs, arts and achievements of a particular nation, people or social group
e.g, The tradition of celebrating Christmas in the Western Culture
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Sweatshop
Definition
A factory or workshop where manual workers are employed at very low wages and under poor conditions
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Developing Country
Definition
A poor agricultural country that is seeking to become more advanced economically and socially
e.g. India
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Natural Resource
Definition
A resource that occurs naturally in the environment
e.g. Coal or wood
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Renewable Resource
Definition
A natural resource that occurs in a short space of time
e.g. Solar power
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Peak Oil
Definition
The point in time when the maximum rate or global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the rate of production enters a terminal decline
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Diarrhoea
Definition
Frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a system of infection or food poisoning
e.g. ….when someone shits a lot?
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HIV/AIDS
Definition
A deadly infections virus affecting the immune system for which there is no cure.
e.g. Widespread mostly across third world countries mainly due to lack of sex education
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Literacy Rate
Definition
The ability to read or write
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Malnutrition
Definition
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not substantial calorie intake, not eating enough of specific nutrients or being unable to use the food that is eaten.
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Fossil fuel
Definition
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
e.g. Coal
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Sanitation
Definition
Conditions relating to public healh: the provision of clean drinking water and aqueduct sewage disposal.
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United Nations
Definition
An international organisation of countries set up in 1945 to promote international peace, security and cooperation.
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