Define
Tertiarization (500)
Where the tertiary sector becomes the most predominant economic sector in society
Two functions of transport (200)
Daily movement of people, long distance travel, distribution of goods and services.
Which is the most common form of transport for goods? (400)
A - railway
B - plane
C - road
C - road
How does tourism benefit countries? (100)
Helps the economy, supports business, reduces uneployment
Why is maritime transport a good form of transporting goods? (200)
It is low cost and can transport a large quantity of goods at one time
Social services (400)
Activities related to administration, education, health, etc.
One of the four groups of tertiary activities (300)
Social services, distribution services, business services and consumer services
What percentage of the worlds merchandise exports are concentrated in the EU and US? (300)
A - 44%
B - 55%
C - 66%
A - 44%
How do companies use technology to benefit themselves? (500)
Controlling radio, newspapers and magazines to gain political power and create public opinion
Why do countries form commerce blocks/ trade agreements? (500)
To enable free trade without tariffs and taxes.
Tertiary Sector (200)
Economic sector that provides services to the population or other sectors
Two activities in the tertiary sector (100)
Services, transportation, commerce, tourism and culture
Which country was the most visited in 2016? (200)
A - Spain
B - USA
C - France
B - USA
How has the transport network changed over the last 50 years? (300)
Improved in quality and quantity of goods that can be transported
Why has tourism increased? (100)
More affordable, improvements in transport and working conditions.
Ecotourism (300)
Tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas conserving the environment
Name two goods that are exported from developed regions (e.g. Japan, US) (400)
Automotive, electrical, electronic or chemical goods.
How many tourists visited Spain in 2016? (100)
A - 70 million
B - 52 million
C - 75 million
A - 70 million
How does technology and mass media affect our everyday lives? (200)
It is used everyday for work, socialising and accessing information
Why is internal/ domestic trade important? (500)
It allows us to buy the products that we need in our daily live and generates wealth and employment.
Trade (100)
The buying and selling of products and services to satisfy the needs of the population
Two disadvantages of tourism (500)
Adv. Economic factors, reduces unemployment
Dis. Loss of customs, rise in house prices, economic problems
Which of these groups would advertising be part of? (500)
A - Social services
B - Business services
C - Consumer services
B - Business services
How is wholesale trade different than retail trade? (400)
Wholesale buy large quantities to sell to companies, retail by small quantities to sell to the public
Why do underdeveloped countries have less tourism? (400)
Insufficient transport and infrastructure, political instability, and lack of internal tourism due to poverty