economic geography Flashcards
1
Q
two types of industries
A
- heavy
- light
2
Q
5 forms of industries
A
- rawmaterial orientated - located close to source
- footloose = direct marketing
-ubiqous industries = available 24/7 - break of bulk = oil refinaries
- market orientated = located close to market due to products being expensive to transfer
3
Q
factors favouring industrial development
A
- raw materials
- labour supply
- energy supply
4
Q
IDZ
A
indutrial development zones allw sa to compete on a global level with high qaulity infastructure
- theyre linked to international airports or ports
5
Q
SDI
A
link major markets with industries promoting investment and development
increase standard of living in margenelized areas
reduce rural urban migration