3 (b)
Negative effects:
encourages deforestation – leading to soil erosion – loss of habitats, environmental
consequences, etc
effects of deforestation on local people, ie they lose their homes
cheap imports may undercut locally produced furniture – causing unemployment
overreliance on imports – problem if supply stops – may lead to a reduction in choice and
lower quality
vulnerability to exchange rates.
Note: context could include local craftsmen, local businesses, local people, environmental
damage etc.
Example 1:
The global trade in office furniture will damage the environment (L1). This is because resources
are being used up (L2) as forests are cut down and local people lose their homes (L3)
Example 2:
Global trade may mean we rely on other countries for office furniture (L1). So if a country cannot
supply the products there is less choice and we are forced to look for other suppliers (L2). This
may mean we are forced to buy more expensive furniture (L3).
