Year 9 Geography Revision Questions
1. Globalisation
1. Define the term globalisation (1 mark)
2. Explain the idea that the world is becoming more socially globalised (2)
3. Explain the idea that the world is becoming more economically globalised (2)
4. Define the term TNC and give and example (2)
5. Define the term supply chain (1)
6. Explain why TNCs manufacture their goods in developing countries such as
Vietnam (2)
7. State and explain where TNCs sell most of their products (which groups of
countries) (2)
8. Using an example of a TNC you have studied, describe the supply chain (4
marks)
9. Explain how TNCs can cause the world to be more interconnected (2 marks)
10. Explain the negative social impact of TNCs on workers (3 marks)
2. Energy
1. Define renewable energy (1 mark)
2. Define non-renewable energy (1 mark)
3. Define what fossil fuels are (1 mark)
4. Explain why fossil fuels are bad for the environment (2) (be sure to mention CO2
and climate change)
5. Explain why fossil fuels are still used so much around the world (2)
6. What do we use fossil fuels for (2)
7. What are the pros and cons of solar power (4)
8. Explain the pros and cons of wind power (4)
9. Evaluate the benefits of renewable energy using examples you have studied (8
marks)
3. Sustainable cities
1. Define the term sustainable cities (1 mark)
2. Explain how a city can be environmentally and socially sustainable with example
(4)
3. Give an example of a sustainable city (1 mark)
4. Population
1. Define the term population density (1)
2. What are the issues caused by a growing population (2)
3. Describe the trend in global population over the last 100 years (1)
5. Trade vs aid
1. In your view what is better trade or aid for a country’s development (8)
2. What is meant by short term aid (1)
3. What is meant by long term/ development aid (1)
4. Give and example of an NGO (1)
5. Explain the pros and cons of Fairtrade (4)
6. Evaluate the pros and cons of sustainable tourism (8)