Case Study-china Flashcards
What is he population of China and what does it mean there’s lots of?
1.4 billion people which means there is a lot of workers
Where is China’s population most dense?
Eastern China (by the coast)
Where is China’s population density low?
Western China (inland)
What is a main factor for attracting factories to China?
Low wage cost -94p per hour in clothing
What is the benefit of being near to other developing countries?
Increases market for Chinese made products
What is a SEZ?
Special economic zone
What does a SEZ mean?
Companies pay low taxes meaning more profit
How has it caused a change in infrastructure?
New roads, bridges, railways etc
3 gorges dam built which provides elec.
What has the increase in factories meant?
Longer life expectancy- 1960=49
Roday=72
Due a improve in health care
What effect has it had on infant mortality rate?
From 150 per 1000 in 1960 dying to 30 per 1000 today
What is the difference in income?
1980 $56 per year
Today $1100 per year
What does the factories me an for pollution?
An increase has happened due to 75% of elec. being produced by coal.
Leads to 760000 deaths due to air and water pollution
What does I mean for rural areas?
500 million people will leave rural areas in the next 20 years to go to the city. This causes overcrowding and more pollution
What are the negative conditions in the factory?
Sleep at work place
4hours sleep
Low pay
Dangerous working conditions
