What does globalisation have to do with food?

In this lesson, we will learn all about what globalisation has to do with food. We will begin by learning about the companies that control many of the world's largest food brands and then will find out what TNCs are. Finally, we will look at the positive and negative impacts of the globalised food industry.

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Q1.What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?

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Q2.What material used by the fashion industry is causing high levels of carbon emissions?

Cotton Silk Polyester

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Q3.What process used by the fashion industry is causing water pollution?

The dyeing process The sewing process The cutting process

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Q4.What does import mean?

To bring goods or services into a country from another country To take goods or services out of a country to another country To buy and sell goods and services

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Q5.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

It is often cheaper for people in poorer countries to buy second-hand clothes than to buy clothes made in their own country Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops. The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 5

Q1.What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?

5% 10% 15%

1/5

Q2.What material used by the fashion industry is causing high levels of carbon emissions?

Cotton Silk Polyester

2/5

Q3.What process used by the fashion industry is causing water pollution?

The dyeing process The sewing process The cutting process

3/5

Q4.What does import mean?

To bring goods or services into a country from another country To take goods or services out of a country to another country To buy and sell goods and services

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Q5.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

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What does globalisation have to do with food?

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Q1.What does TNC mean?

A transnational company A transnational corporation A transitional corporation

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Q2.How many countries does a company have to operate in to be defined as a TNC?

One or more Two or more Three or more

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Q3.Which of these statements is a positive impact of a globalised food industry?

Large TNCs make it harder for smaller food companies to compete. Globalisation has spread unhealthy diets. TNCs in the food industry create jobs in the developing world.

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Q4.What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?

5% 10% 15%

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Q5.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

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What does globalisation have to do with food?

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Q1.What does TNC mean?

A transnational company A transnational corporation A transitional corporation

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Q2.How many countries does a company have to operate in to be defined as a TNC?

One or more Two or more Three or more

2/5

Q3.Which of these statements is a positive impact of a globalised food industry?

Large TNCs make it harder for smaller food companies to compete. Globalisation has spread unhealthy diets. TNCs in the food industry create jobs in the developing world.

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Q4.What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?

5% 10% 15%

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Q5.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

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