Economic Activity In An LEDC Flashcards
1
Q
What is the case study for this topic?
A
The kericho tea plantation in Kenya
2
Q
How many hectares of land is used?
A
20,000
3
Q
How many workers work on the land?
A
16,000
4
Q
What is the population of kericho?
A
100,000
5
Q
What type of plant is burnt for fuel in the plantation
A
The eucalyptus tree
6
Q
Who operates in the plantation
A
Brooke bond
7
Q
Why does kericho have the ideal weather for tea
A
Because it has high rainfall and long sunny days, it is also at a very high altitude and has volcanic soils
8
Q
How does the plantation benefit Kenya?
A
It boosts the economy because of the sales of the tea and the shipping industry as well
9
Q
How does it effect the workers
A
Long working hours Heavy baskets to carry Prone to illness and injury One meal a day Poor wages 45p for a 9 hour shift
