food production and industry

Question 1

what is subsidence farming?

Answer 1

-produced for farmers own usage

Question 2

what is irrigation?

Answer 2

-supply of water to crops to help growth

Question 3

what is a commercial farm?

Answer 3

-farming for profit

Question 4

-two features of farming?

Answer 4

-grazing
-cultivation

Question 5

why are many farmers in LEDC’S subsistence farmers?

Answer 5

-output is small
-cannot afford machines
-only way to provide for family
-plots of land are small

Question 6

factors which attract land for farmers?

Answer 6

-flat land
-soil fertility
-temperatures
-the amount of land available

Question 7

methods farmers in LEDCs can use to increase agricultural output…

Answer 7

-use fertilizers
-better quality seeds
-introduce machinery
-nets to keep birds away
-greenhouses

Question 8

why does the amount of crops produced on a farm, vary from year to year?

Answer 8

-dependant on temp
-rainfall
-sunshine
-use of fertilizer
-crop disease
-use of irrigation

Question 9

why would a factory be located next to a canal?

Answer 9

-transportation of exports
-water available for processes

Question 10

how the location of manufacturing industries may be influenced by political factors?

Answer 10

-lower tax rates in some areas
-government may offer low-interest loans
-planning permission not available everywhere
-ready built sites provided

Question 11

how may the local natural environment be at risk from industries such as fish processing?

Answer 11

-deforestation
-loss of habitat
-water pollution
-animals scared by the noise
-reduction of fish stocks

Question 12

primary industry:

Answer 12

-extraction of raw materials
-(farming/fishing)

Question 13

secondary industry:

Answer 13

-processing raw materials into good
(mobile manufacturing)

Question 14

tertiary industry:

Answer 14

-involves the provision of services
-(transportation)

Question 15

quaternary industry:

Answer 15

-knowledge-based sector (doctors)

Question 16

diff between primary and tertiary industry and give an example of each (5)

Answer 16

-primary is the extraction of raw materials from the environment
-tertiary provides services to people
-primary examples include agriculture
-tertiary examples include banking

Question 17

Describe the process of industrialization and its impact on the global economy (5)

Answer 17

-the process of transitioning an economy from being based on agriculture to being based on industry
-involves growth of factories
-leads to inc economic growth
-creates new jobs

Question 18

advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing for both developed and developing countries (5)

Answer 18

in developed countries advantages are
-cost saving
-increased efficiency
disadvantages include
-job losses
-cultural differences

in developing countries advantages are
-job creation
-inc economic growth
disadvantages include
-low wages
-environmental impacts

Question 19

whats outsourcing?

Answer 19

hires third party to perform tasks

Question 20

challenges and oppotunities glabalization brings

Answer 20

-job loss
-social inequality
-increased trade
-knowledge sharing
-inc cultural exchange

Question 21

what is pastoral farming?

Answer 21

-aimed at producing livestock rather than crops

Question 22

what is mixed farming?

Answer 22

-growing both crops and livestock

Question 23

what is arable farming?

Answer 23

produces crops