Economic activity and energy
Study Figure 4, an Ordnance Survey map extract which shows a Motor Works.
What is the straight-line distance between the western (X) and eastern (Y) edges of the Motor Works?
0.7 km
0.9 km
1.1 km
1.3 km
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1 markIdentify what is meant by an economic sector.
the chain of production in manufacturing
an economic shift in employment
a classification system for types of employment
a classification of employment structures
1 markIdentify the economic sector that includes agriculture as an activity.
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
1 markDefine the term raw material.
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Economic activity and energy. The Clark Fisher model is used to describe the process of industrialisation. Identify the stage which is characterised by agriculture being the most important sector.
pre-industrial phase
industrial phase
development pathway phase
post-industrial phase
1 markDefine the term employment structure.
1 markIdentify the economic sector that includes manufacturing as an activity.
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
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What is meant by the term de-industrialisation?
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3 marksStudy Figure 4 which shows the location of motor works
Suggest three reasons why this location was chosen for the Motor Works.
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4 marksOutline two causes of de-industrialisation.
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6 marksExplain how the economic sectors vary in importance between developed countries and developing countries.
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Discuss which of the factors affecting the development of high-tech industry (quaternary sector) are the most important.
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9 marksDiscuss the extent to which the relative importance of the different economic sectors varies within countries.
Reference to named examples may help your answer.
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8 marksStudy Figure 1c below.
Analyse the reasons for changes in primary and quaternary employment.
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