4 levels of industry + written answers Flashcards
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2nd level of industry
Secondary (MANUFACTURING) - change raw materials into usable products through processing and manufacturing (manufacturing, engineering, chemical, clothing, brewing)
1st level of industry
Primary (EXTRACTION)- extract or produce raw materials (mining forestry fishing agriculture)
3rd level of industry
Tertiary (SERVICE INDUSTRIES)- provide a service
4th level of industry
Quaternary (INFORMATION INDUSTRIES) involves b research and development industries
What is the Prime Meridian? (written answer)
The prime meridian is a line that divides Earth into two equal parts: the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. It’s also used for the world’s time zones. The line measures 0 degrees longitude and goes through Greenwich Meridian
Climate Vs Weather
Latitude: Closer a location is to the equator, the warmer the climate would be
Ocean Currents: Currents moving away from the equator are warmer
Currents moving towards the equator are cooler
Winds and air masses:
air mass forming over an ocean contains moist air
air mass forming far from ocean contains dry air
Winds from warm or cool waters
elevation:
Relief: amount of precipitation an area receives.
Near Water:
Areas close to water have a maritime climate
Areas far from water have continental climate
Factors affecting population disutrbution
Population distribution
the pattern of where people live
Flat Land
easier to farm and construct buildings, roads and railways
Fertile Soils
to grow a variety of crops
Fresh Water
for homes, crops, transportation and a food source
Climate
moderate winters, warm summers and adequate precipitation
Resources
for building materials, food, household needs and power
Primary, secondary, tertiary & quaternary
Primary: fishing, farming, mining
secondary: car factory. clothing, chemicals
tertiary: medical, fiance, retail
quaternary: education
population pyramid
birth rates, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality rate
Whitehorse, Yukon
Physical Landforms:
- Grey Mountain (hike)
-Yukon River (third longestriver)
- mount logan (highest peak in Yukon)
-Golden Horn Mountain (hike)
Climate:
Summers in Yukon are short, but their days are long.
-Winters are long-lasting to November to April
Precipitation is light, averaging only about 10 inches
Human activities:
-Musem of Yukon History
-Miles Canyon (beautiful area to visit/spot)
-North end gallery (art gallery)’
-Northern Lights
push and pull factors
Push factors:
Poverty
Unemployment
Wars
Pull Factors:
Economic opportunities
Educational/healthcare
Shared language and culture