Ch 11 KI 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
List 3 production factors that may vary among locations
land
labor
capital
t/f The most important site factor on a global basis is __
labor
M ___ has 25% of the world’s manufacturing jobs
China
M _____ is one in which wages and other dcompensation paid to employees make up a high % of expenses
labor intensive industry
M an industry with wages measured in currency is called ___
High Wage Industry
M ___ are woven fabrics
textiles
t/f The principal natural fabric is __
cotton
M ___ are produced from natural raw materials modified to produce fibers suitable for weaving
Regenerated synthetic fibers
M the first Regenerated synthetic fiber was ___
rayon
M Completely synthetic fibers are made from ____
petrochemicals
M the first completely synthetic fiber was ___
nylon
M the leading synthetic fiber today is ___
polyester
M The countries of __ and ___ are the dominant fabric producers
China
India
M the first functional sewing machine was invented by ___
Barthelemy Thimonnier
M ___ manufactured the first commercially successful sewing machine in the US in the 1850s
Isaac Singer
List 3 situation or site factors why early factories were located in cities
labor supply
capital
available markets
shipping availabilty
List 2 environmental factors considered in location of factories
climate
availability of sports and cultural facilities
energy sources
List 5 sources of electrical production
coal oil natural gas running water (hydroelectricity) nuclear fuel solar energy wind
t/f Utility companies are regulated by the ___
state governments
M 25% of all capital spent in the US goes to new technology industries located in the _____
Silicon Valley
