Economic activity and energy Flashcards
Define the primary sector
Jobs which include extracting raw materials
Define the term tertiary sector
Selling products made from raw materials at stores
Define sector shift
When your economy gets stronger it shifts to another sector
Define friction by distance
The longer the journey is the more costly it will be to transport something. This is because more people are working to transport it and its impact on the environment
What are three things each economic activity should aim to do?
Sustainably make profit whilst enhancing other sectors
What is de-industrialisation?
The decline of manufacturing industry
Give two impacts of de-industrialisation
Better for the environment, less pollution
Harder to find a job
What are 3 physical factors affecting location of a sector?
Climate
Raw materials
Natural transport methods
Location
Natural hazards
Access to energy
What are 3 human factors affecting employment structure?
Markets
Transportation and communication
Government influence
Agglomeration
Variation in quality of life
Capital
Labour
What is carrying capacity?
The number of people a place can support with their resources
What is the difference between Malthus and Boserup’s views?
Malthus stated that there will be a point where there wont be enough resources for a population.
Boserup stated population will always find a way to make more resources
Why is energy demand increasing?
increase in the population
Industrialisation
Technological Advancements
Rising standards of living
