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Unit 6: Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes
6.3 Cities and Globalization
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What does globalization refer to in the context of cities?
Interconnectedness of cities
Globalization in cities brings only economic opportunities.
False
Cultural exchange in cities leads to increased
diversity
Match the globalization factor with its description:
Economic Integration ↔️ Cities become hubs for multinational corporations
Cultural Exchange ↔️ Diversity increases in cities
Technological Advancements ↔️ Cities adopt new technologies for daily life
New York and Tokyo are major financial centers that attract foreign investment and
businesses
What is the interconnectedness of cities called that is driven by globalization?
Globalization
Globalization refers to the interconnectedness of cities through the flow of people, goods, capital, and
information
Cultural exchange in cities leads to the homogenization of traditions.
False
How does globalization transform urban economies?
Brings both opportunities and challenges
Globalization refers to the interconnectedness of cities through the flow of people, goods, capital, and
information
What is globalization in the context of cities?
Interconnectedness across national borders
Globalization refers to the interconnectedness of cities through the flow of people, goods, capital, and
information
How does economic integration influence urban areas?
Attracts foreign investment
Amsterdam's smart city initiatives enhance
urban
sustainability through technology.
True
What are the major factors driving globalization in urban areas?
Economic integration, cultural exchange, technological advancements
Globalization transforms urban landscapes by increasing
interconnectedness
across borders.
True
Order the steps in how globalization affects urban areas:
1️⃣ Cities become hubs for multinational corporations
2️⃣ Foreign investment and businesses increase
3️⃣ Local economies are influenced
Technological advancements in cities enhance urban sustainability.
True
What is the role of economic integration in urban globalization?
Cities become hubs for global trade
Match the urban land use impact with its benefit or challenge:
Land Use Patterns ↔️ Urban sprawl
Development ↔️ Increased income inequality
Modern infrastructure ↔️ Strain on natural resources
Order the steps in how globalization affects urban areas:
1️⃣ Economic integration leads to multinational corporations in cities
2️⃣ Foreign investment increases economic growth
3️⃣ Urban economies are transformed by globalization
Globalization in cities transforms urban landscapes and economies by bringing both opportunities and challenges.
True
Match the factor with its example:
Economic Integration ↔️ New York and Tokyo attract foreign investment
Cultural Exchange ↔️ London's multicultural neighborhoods
Technological Advancements ↔️ Amsterdam's smart city initiatives
Amsterdam's
smart city
initiatives utilize technology to enhance urban sustainability.
True
What city is an example of cultural exchange driven by globalization?
London
What are two challenges associated with globalization in urban areas?
Increased inequality and urban sprawl
What is a positive impact of globalization on urban development?
Attracts foreign investment
What is the main influence of globalization on urban land use patterns?
Urban sprawl
Globalization in cities leads to more uniform urban economies.
False
Match the globalization factor with its description:
Economic Integration ↔️ Cities become hubs for global trade
Cultural Exchange ↔️ Diversity increases in cities
Technological Advancements ↔️ New technologies improve urban life
Major financial centers like New York and Tokyo attract foreign investment due to economic integration.
True
Globalization can lead to increased income
inequality
Singapore's use of
sensors
and automation optimizes traffic flow and energy usage.
True
Technological advancements in cities enable greater interconnectedness, transforming urban landscapes and
economies
Which megacity's growth has led to freshwater depletion and air pollution?
Shanghai
Globalization in cities involves the flow of people, goods, capital, and
information
Major factors driving globalization in urban areas
1️⃣ Economic Integration
2️⃣ Cultural Exchange
3️⃣ Technological Advancements
What is an example of cultural exchange in urban areas driven by globalization?
London's multicultural neighborhoods
Cities become hubs for multinational corporations and global
trade
Technological advancements in cities improve
infrastructure
and communication.
True
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