hums geography key terms and concepts Flashcards
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are the links between places and people, and how these connections influence how places and people change over time.
interconnection
the process that enables markets and companies to operate internationally, and world views, products and ideas to be freely exchanged
globalization
tourism that interprets the natural and cultural environment for visitors, and manages the environment in a way that is ecologically sustainable.
ecotourism
the activities linked to the creation and spending of money. They include: employment, income, cost of goods and services, balance of trade, government and non-government spending.
economic factors
The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as the temporary movement of people away from the places where they normally work and live. This movement can be for business, leisure or cultural purposes, and it involves a stay of more than 24 hours but less than one year.
tourists
gross domestic product — the value of all the goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time. It is often used as an indicator of a country’s wealth. A GDP of $10 000 per capita means that the country produces $10 000 worth of goods and services in a year for every citizen.
GDP
this industry sector refers to information services requiring high levels of expertise, specialization and skill.
quaternary industry
the features and values of a particular society. They include: attitudes, religion, language, work skills and population structure.
social factors
how people help each other. Eg getting an education or going to the doctor
services
the area of origin. Eg the major source regions for tourists visiting Australia are UK and NZ
source region
not having enough money or resources to meet basic needs of food and water, housing, clothing, education or medical help.
poverty
the area of destination. Eg. France is the top international tourism destination.
destination region
describes countries with a highly developed industrial sector, a high standard of living, and a large proportion of people living in urban areas, or More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs).
developed country
nation with a low living standard, undeveloped industrial base, and low human development index relative to other countries, or Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs)
developing country
the industry that refers to the processing, fabrication, and manufacture of raw materials into finished products.
secondary industry
non-government organisation) non-profit group run by people (often volunteers) who have a common interest and perform a variety of humanitarian tasks at a local, national or international level
NGO
industry involved in the gathering of natural resources, such as iron ore and timber, or activities such as farming and fishing.
primary industry
a participant, organisation or government body in a continuing trade relationship
trading partner
the industry sector which refers to the administrative and distributive services – effectively linking the first two sectors to the general public.
tertiary industry
products which are made by processing the Earth’s resources. Eg a loaf of bread or a car
goods
a consumer-driven movement to promote fair prices and reasonable conditions for producers in developing regions. Fairtrade International is a group of 25 organizations trying to ensure a better deal for producers.
fair trade
money given by governments to help people to overcome a crisis, such as the Nepal Earthquake, or to reduce poverty.
foreign aid
government-imposed restriction (in the form of tariffs, quotas and subsidies) on the free international exchange of goods or services.
trade barrier
the facilities, services and installations needed for a society to function, such as transportation and communications systems, water pipes and power lines.
infrastructure
