Geo Indust. Regions Flashcards
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What is an industry?
All economic activities involved in producing material goods.
What does industrialization mean?
Process of making things by machine (instead of by hand) in a factory or office.
What does “emerging country” mean?
Developing country becoming developed.
What does “Relocation” mean?
The action of moving to a new place and establishing one’s home or business there.
What does “Globalization” mean?
When businesses develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
What is an industrialized country?
Developed country…. Basically.
What is an industrial region?
Territory or region with a high concentration of companies that depend on industry.
(Industry means: all economic activities Involved in producing material goods)
How do industries help a region’s economic development?
Industry creates jobs and produces goods that are either sold or are used to manufacture other goods.
Name the three sectors of economic activity and give an example of each.
The primary sector includes all activities involved using natural resources, Such as agriculture, fishing and mining. The secondary sector refers to industrial activities that convert raw materials into goods ready for consumption. This includes Agri-food, Consumer goods (textile and cars), Construction and energy production industries. The tertiary sector includes all service related activities such as transportation, tourism, trade, telecommunications, health and education.
List 3 factors that attract businesses and industries to certain regions.
- Presence of natural resources
- nearby energy source
- existing transportation networks (these allow raw materials and produced goods to be easily transported either on land or water)
What are 2 natural resources found in the Great Lakes region?
Large reserve of fresh water in the world & fertile soil, dense forests & mineral deposits.
What are 2 main energy sources found in the Great Lakes region?
Coal and many hydroelectric dams in Canada.
Which industry led to industrialization of the Great Lakes region in the late 19th century and beginning of the 20th century?
Mining (ores)
NOT ON TEST…. but anyways… the availability of raw materials as well as the use of lakes for transportation helped to develop the Great Lakes region for industry.
Coal, nickel, and iron.
What are the 4 types of industries?
Heavy industry, goods processing industry, high-tech industry, consumer goods industry.
Clare is a foreman at the Coal processing factory. She makes sure that everything runs smoothly at the factory- from when coal is extracted from the earth to when it is transported out of the region. Peter is a tractor operator and uses the automated arm of the tractor to shovel coal into trucks for transportation.What industry do Clare and Peter work in?
Heavy industry
Clarisse and Thomas have been working in the forestry business for 20 years. They operate a sawmill where tree trunks are cut and shaped to be sent off to other industries. Their wood ends up in other factories, where they are prepared to be sold on the market.What type of industry do Clarisse and Thomas work in?
Goods processing industry
Ayoub studied pharmacology and works in a laboratory where medications are made. He loves his job because he knows that his work is helping people who are ill and require medicine.What industry does Ayoub work in?
High-tech industry
Maggie is a seamstress. She works in a garment factory and sews pants for a popular menswear brand. Once her work is done, the pants are packaged and sent off to be sold in stores. You can thank Maggie for your pants not splitting down the middle when you take a seat!What industry does Maggie work in ?
Consumer goods industry
True or false? The forestry industry includes cutting down trees, planting forests, the production of wood products and pulp and paper.
True
True or false? Jamie is a 3D animation specialist. He plays an important role in the development of video games. He works in the Aerospace Industry.
False (high-tech)
True or false? Bombardier and Alstom manufacture metro cars for the STM (Société de transport de Montréal).This activity is part of the land transportation industry.
True
True or false? The textile industry has to do with the production of ceramic tiles used in kitchens and bathrooms.
False (clothing)
What do companies need to get raw materials and to distribute their products?
Transportation network
