Topic 5: The UK's Evolving Human Landscape Flashcards
Commonwealth
A group of countries that were colonised by Britain as part of the British Empire.
Enterprise zones
Regions that are set up by the
government to encourage businesses to move in. They tend to have lower tax rates or newly constructed offices.
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
When a business or person in one country invests in a business located in a different country.
Globalisation
The process through which countries are becoming more interconnected. This is due to factors such as trade, migration, technology and culture.
Grants
When a business or organisation is given money by the government e.g research grant.
Net migration
The difference between the number of migrants moving into a country and the number of migrants moving out of the country.
Primary industry
Industry associated with producing raw materials and crops, for example farmers or miners.
Privatisation
Industry associated with producing raw materials and crops, for example farmers or miners.
Secondary industry
The manufacturing industry which turns raw materials into produce and goods, for example factory workers or bakers.
Tertiary industry
Jobs relating to services and working with people, for example teachers or waitresses.
Trans-national corporation (TNC)
A company which operates in different countries to where their headquarters are based.
Trade bloc
A group of countries which join together to promote trade between themselves
