Industrialisation Flashcards
Industrialisation is a sign of
human success
The word industry is used to
cover all forms of economic activity
forms of economic activity
primary (farming, fishing, mining, forestry), secondary (manufacturing and construction), tertiary (back-up services such as administration, retailing and transport) and quaternary (high technology and information services)
Industry requires a
workforce and thus provides jobs for people who can enjoy a ‘good’ standard of living
It generates
income for the country, which can be spent on improving education, healthcare and public utilities for its people
what price is to be paid for industrialisation
it is not managed properly
what can this mismanagement lead to
serious environmental consequences
give examples of the consequences
pollution of land,air,water, water shortages and deforestation
is it one-sided?
No it is two-sided muahahahaha
Positive side
successful humans harnessing resources and living a comfortable life
negative side
widespread destruction of the environment
