Globalization

Spatial Association ► Geographers try to identify cultural ethnic and/or environmental factors that display similar spatial distribution. ► Varies with scale.  Ex. In Maryland, high rtes of cancer are found in the eastern rural areas.

Globalization ► A force or process that involves the entire world and results in making something worldwide in scope.

Globalization of Economy ► Led by transnational corporations who conduct business in many countries.  They relocate nonessential employees outside command centers  They identify the assets of each region in the world.  They organize production according to a spatial division of labor ► Maquiladores ► Heightens economic differences between places. places.

Globalization of Culture ► Uniform consumptions preferences ► Enhanced communications ► Unequal access to cultural elements

Chinatown, Washington DC

Review Site/Situation/Scale 1. Describe the site and situation of N.Y.City using Figure Describe the site and situation of Singapore using Figure What is the distance b/w the home of the Braves and the Royals in Figure 1-2? 4. What is the distance b/w Rotterdam and Amsterdam in Figure 1-11? 5. What is the approximate area of the state of Colorado in Figure One inch on the map equals what distance on the ground in Figure 1-5? In Figure 1-11?

Answers 1. Site: located on Manhattan Island between the Hudson and E. Rivers. Situation: south side of island b/w N.J. and Long Island Situation: south side of island b/w N.J. and Long Island 2. Site: located on Singapore Island at the confluence of several straits. Situation: located south of Malaysia and north of the Singapore Strait and Indonesia Situation: located south of Malaysia and north of the Singapore Strait and Indonesia 3. Approximately 700 miles miles ,000 sq. miles : 1in. = 1/3mile; 1-11: 1in. = 40miles