chapter 1 commercial geo Flashcards
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What is the meaning of word geography?
the word Geography comes from two Greek words. “Geo” means earth and Graphy means”description or writing”. Geography is therefore the study of the earth’s landscapes.
When did the word Geography was introduced?
The word Geography was introduced in 300 BC by the scholar’ Eratosthenes
Define Geography
geography is the study of interrelationship between the man and his environment. OR Geography is the study of knowledge that examines the relationship between the earth and its people.
Write down Two main branches of geography.
Geography is divided in two main branches. a) Physical geography b)Human geography
Define physical geography
In physical geography we study about the different relief or land forms of the earth. “Physical geography is that branch of geography which involves the study of physical features of the earth.” Climatology Bio-geography Oceanography (Marine geography) Atmospheric geography Soil geography.
Define Human geography.
“Human geography is that branch of geography which involves all phases of human social and economic life in relation to the physical earth”. Human geography includes. Economic geography Cultural geography Political geography Racial geography Social geography Population geography
Define economic and commercial geography
“In this branch of geography, we study man’s economic activities like agriculture,herding, mining, fishing, resources of the world and all economic activity of the man in the world.”
How commercial geography can be useful for bankers?
1.Commercial geography provides complete knowledge of economic resources and economic activities to the bankers. 2.Bankers plan about invest and maximize their profit.
Who wrote the book principals of economic geography?
Ails worth Hingtons wrote the book” principals of economic geography
What were the economic activities of human being in the Stone Age?
HuntingCollection of food and wood from forestsFishing
Describe importance of economic and commercial geography in our daily life.
- It is very important for traders because it provides complete knowledge of marks. 2. It is very vital for industrialists because it guides them about trade markets. 3. It provides complete knowledge of agriculturalist. 4. It is also very vital for Economists and rulers because it helps to formulate better and effective economic policies.
define economic activity in brief words.
“The activities which are related to production, exchange and consumption of goods are known as human economic activities”.
Name the various types of human economic activities.
There are five types of human economic activities. Which are as under:Primary activitiesTertiary activitiesSecondary activitiesQuaternary activities Quinary activities.
Define primary economic activities.
“Those activities of the people which are directly related with the nature or the earth are called as primary economic activities.” The people involved in primary activities are labeled as “Red collar workers”. Prominent examples of primary economic activities are as given below: Agricultural Fishing Forestry Mining Hunting
What do you mean by secondary economic activity? Explain it with examples
“To produce goods which are obtained from the primary economic activities is called as secondary economic activities.” The workers involved in these activities are called as “Blue Collar Workers”. › Manufacturing Processing of goods Industry Packing of goods
Define Tertiary economic activities.
“Those activities of the people which are related with the lower-level services are called as tertiary economic activities.” This group is well described as “Pink collar workers”. Clerics, Wholesales, retailers, shopkeepers, Drivers, barbers, masons, labourers, guardsand sweepers etc.
Define Quaternary economic activities.
“Those activities of the people which are related with the professional services of middle level in all the sectors of life are called as quaternary economic activities.”They are entitled as “White collar workers”1 Managers, police officers, advisors, marketing executives etc.2 Teachers, vice principals, principals, coordinators, advisors etc.3 Bankers, cashiers, financial advisors, doctors
Define Quinary economic activities
“Those activities of the people which are related with the higher level services or related with the top level management are known as quinary economic activities”. The suitable title for them is the “Golden collar workers”. Quinary workers include: Researchers, Scientists, Planners, Legal authorities, financial advisers, mostly they are the decision makers.
How much percentage of labour force is engaged is primary economic activities?
At present about 50 percent laboure force is engaged in primary economic activities.
What are the Productive activities? Write down the examples of productive activities.
“Those activities which are related to the production of the goods are called productive activities”. These are related with primary and secondary economic activities. Examples of Productive activities Farming or agriculture, Fishing, Hunting, Forestry, Manufacturing, Industry Herding etc.
: Give some examples of Primary human economic activities.
Raw material production Agriculture Hunting Fishing Grazing Mining etc
Who wrote the book the geography of economic activity?
R.S Thoman” wrote the book of the geography of economic activity.
When did industrial revolution came in Europe?
In Eighteenth century (1750) industrial revolution came from England Europe.
What is the importance of commercial geography for traders?
Economic and commercial geography is important for trades because: (i) To learn about the production and trade of various crops and minerals found in the world. 2 They can make their business more progressive. 3 Knowledge of commercial geography helps the traders to purchase goods on cheap rates. 4 This subject also helps them to sale their goods on suitable rates to earn suitable profit.
