Homogenization of Landscapes IB HL
Discussion Look at the following “Chains”… 4 are Starbucks 4 are McDonalds
Frankfurt, Germany
Honolou, Hawaii
Paris, France
Shenzhen, China
Marrakech, Morocco
Basel, Switzerland
Tbilisi, Georgia
Amman, Jordan
Activity To be able to explain the evolution of uniform urban landscapes; the effects of common commercial activity, structures, styles of construction and infrastructure.
Activities Using Geography For The IB Diploma P , answer the following… 1.Using Figure 1 (P133), what is it trying to show and is there truth behind it? How? 2.Using Figure 2 (P133), explain the interaction between global and local forces. 3.In describing Mexico City, New York, Paris, and London etc. what are their similarities? Are there many differences? 4.What are the stereotypes of these places and how can stereotypes be seen as harmful?