the rise of Asia - lesson 2

Question 1

What are TNCs?

Answer 1

a company that is located in two or more countries (HQ in a HIC and factories in an LIC)

Question 2

Two reasons why TNCs have invested in Asia:

Answer 2

human factors and physical (natural) factors

Question 3

Give some examples of human factors

Answer 3

large working population, well educated people, government supports investment, English speaking

Question 4

Give some examples of physical factors

Answer 4

close to other countries to trade, close to coast so easy to transport goods by ship, limited natural hazards

Question 5

What are NEEs?

Answer 5

countries that are starting to develop quickly and they often have a large amount of manufacturing industries

Question 6

What are ‘tiger’ countries?

Answer 6

the countries in Eastern Asia that have seen the most growth

Question 7

Give some examples of ‘tiger’ countries

Answer 7

Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia