Secondary Econmic Activities Flashcards
What is a light industry
A light industry produces small light electronic products and healthcare products theses products can be made anywhere
What is a footloose industry
A footloose industry are not linked to one place and can move around they are usually light industry’s and often located in business parks
What is an industrial estate
Industrial estates are sites at the edge of urban areas. They are st here because the land is cheaper and there is space to expand if needed
Define the term industrial inertia
It’s when an industry does not locate even though it it might make economic sense. This generally happens when the industry has strong historical links to that area
What is a secondary economic activity
secondary economic activity’s involve making or manufacturing something. Secondary economic activities work as as system of inputs,processes and outputs
Give me 5 reasons that might influence the location of a factory
Raw materials,markets,transportation,labour force and government policies
What is a heavy industry
Both raw materials and products being made in a heavy industry are big and heavy. Eg.Iron and steal making
What is Rusal
Rusal is a heavy industry it’s is located on aughinish island it’s is the world’s largest aluminium company
Why did rusal locate on Aughinish island
It located here because it is close to Shannon and it has a deep port, Ireland has low corporation tax of 12.5%,Ireland is part of the EU and has access to the EU market and there are towns near by with an educated labour force
What are incinerators
Incinerators are factories that burn waste. Everywhere they are built local people protest against them
What’s a positive of incinerators
Landfill sites are filling up and there is little room left to dump waste. Incinerators are seen as a suitable solution to waste management
What is a negative of incinerators
People living in the surrounding area fear that the fumes from the incinerators can be poisonous and carcinogenic. A carcinogenic is a cancer causing substance that can lead to people developing various types of cancer
What are rusals inputs
Bauxite,caustic soda and electricity
What are rusals processes
Crushing, mixing and heating
What are rusals outputs
Aluminium powder and waste
