Rise In Service Sector Flashcards
1
Q
What is the service sector?
A
Sectors that offer a service to people e.g. tertiary sector
2
Q
Example of a place that has a quaternary sector?
A
Cambridge science park
3
Q
Why has there been a rise?
A
- More MNCs headquarters move into city which require skilled jobs
- rise in education/qualifications and competition
- growth in research and development
- mechanisation (primary and secondary jobs are done my machines)
4
Q
Where are quaternary jobs located?
A
On urban rural fringe
5
Q
Why is the quaternary sector located there (URF)?
A
- relatively cheaper land
- more space to expand
- not too far from city so it’s accessible to workers/skilled students
