Changing Economic World Flashcards
In Jamaica how many jobs does tourism provide
200,000
What percentage of Jamaica’s GDP is tourism based
35%
Why is their a wealth divide in Jamaica
Most tourism in the north so Jamaican government invest more in north to improve infrastructure
Issues with TNCs in Jamaican tourism industry
Leaky tourism, money doesn’t contribute to Jamaicas economy directly
Positive impacts on the environment tourism in Jamaica is having
- New sewage treatment plant
- Development of nature reserves
- Growth of popularity in Ecotourism
Negative impacts tourism in Jamaica has on the environment
- Excessive water consumption
- Waste production
- Air and noise pollution
In Nestle Fawdon what percentage of the factories electricity is produced by the anaerobic digester
5%
What do Nestle Fawdon charge them for their workers
Electric Vehicles
2 advantages of recycling goods
- Less non-renewable resource is used up (e.g oils for plastics) in the construction process
- Less plastic in landfill breaks down and releases methane
Which road once upgraded is said to create an economic boom in the south west
A303
Cost of HS2
Over £80 billion
Cost of widening A303 to dual carriageway and making tunnel
£2 billion
Disadvantages of A303
- Could have impact on an area of significant historical importance
- May not reduce congestion as road may get used more leading to further conjestion
- £2 billion
Advantages of A303
- Could solve lack of job opportunities in south west
- Safer road so fewer accidents
- Could lead to South west economic boom
Elizabeth line (cross-rail) yearly passengers
200 million / year
