Cambridge International A Level · Geography (9696)

Global trade patterns and change: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Global trade patterns and change.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which international organization is primarily responsible for establishing the rules of global trade and mediating disputes between member nations to promote free trade?

Question 2

1 mark

According to the Butler life cycle model of a tourist destination, which stage is characterized by local residents beginning to provide specialized facilities and the emergence of a distinct tourism season?

Question 3

1 mark

In Butler’s life cycle model of a tourist destination, which of the following scenarios best represents the transition from the consolidation stage to the stagnation stage?

Question 4

1 mark

International aid that is funneled through global institutions like the World Bank to be distributed to various recipient nations is known as:

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Fairtrade that distinguishes it from traditional free trade models?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the primary objective of Fairtrade?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the process of deindustrialisation in High Income Countries (HICs) has led to changes in the global pattern of visible trade flows.

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Question 8

5 marks

Discuss how the concept of carrying capacity is relevant in managing sustainable tourism in a popular destination.

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) Explain the term locational advantage in the context of international trade.
(b) Outline how historical factors, such as colonial ties, can still be seen in the trading patterns of some Low Income Countries (LICs) today.

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Question 10

5 marks

Explain how the concept of the tourism multiplier effect functions within a destination's economy and discuss its implications for local economic development.

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