DP Geography Questionbank

Discuss the relationships between globalization and human development.

Analyse the validity and reliability of two indicators of human development.

Using examples, analyse ways in which global interactions can lead to improved gender equality.

Discuss ways in which communications technology can help and hinder human development processes.

“The negative environmental impacts of globalization are beginning to lessen.” Discuss this statement.

Discuss the economic challenges that global interactions have created for different countries and communities.

Explain how microfinance organizations and alternative trading networks can help communities to develop.

“The environmental costs of global economic growth outweigh the social gains.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Explain the strengths of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals as a way of supporting the human development process.

Analyse the ways in which cultural traits are spread from place to place.

Using examples, analyse the influence of diaspora populations on the cultural identity of different places.

“Physical factors are the main reason why cultural diversity varies from place to place.” Discuss this statement.

“Cultural changes caused by globalization have affected urban and rural places equally.” Discuss this statement.

“The economic gains associated with global development outweigh any cultural losses.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the links between cultural diversity and cultural hybridity.

“Economic challenges are the main cause of opposition to globalization.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Physical geography is the main reason why some places are less connected than others.” Discuss this statement.

Analyse the reasons why people’s freedom to participate in global interactions varies from place to place.

“The negative environmental impacts of globalization are beginning to lessen.” Discuss this statement.

Analyse reasons for the recent and widespread rise of anti-immigration movements.

“Physical factors are the main reason why cultural diversity varies from place to place.” Discuss this statement.

Discuss the economic challenges that global interactions have created for different countries and communities.

Using examples, analyse the reasons why some national governments introduce trade restrictions.

“The economic gains associated with global development outweigh any cultural losses.” Discuss this statement.

“Economic challenges are the main cause of opposition to globalization.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?