Economic Sectors and Systems
A country experiences a shift from agriculture to manufacturing. This shift would represent which process?
A train station, port, or airport would all be examples of which term?
Break-of-bulk point
Gross National Income
Random free points because I have run out of questions to ask...name 4 toppings on a Chicago Style Hot Dog
yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt
This is a major semi-periphery country in East Asia that has a strong manufacturing industry and is currently unable to trade as freely due to current government trade policies
China
Economic activities that operate outside of government regulation and taxation would be part of which category?
The informal economy
The concentration of actors, studio facilities, make up artists and sound engineers in Los Angeles is an example of...
Agglomeration
Technological advancements, mass production, and an increase in secondary and tertiary sectors would be typical characteristics of a country in which stage of Rostow's economic growth?
3 - Take Off Stage
Iceland has features within their natural landscapes, including glaciers, volcanoes, and hot springs, encouraging exploration through hiking, horseback riding, and biking.
Ecotourism
This Latin American semi-periphery country has a comparative advantage of manufacturing vehicles due to its proximity to a large core market and cheap labor
Mexico
A semi-periphery country would likely have a high percentage of people within which economic sector?
Secondary
Manufacturing of food products is often going to be located close to major markets due to the fact that the final product produced is heavier than the raw materials that go into it, making this a _______ industry
Bulk Gaining
Wallerstein's World System's Theory
Ending poverty and hunger, while also reducing gender inequality and climate change effects would all likely be part of...
The UN Sustainable Development Goals
This European country is in stage 5 of Rostow's Stages of Development, most of its population works in the tertiary sector, and they are responsible for creating a system of dependence due to their colonial tendencies.
UK
This production method reduces inefficiencies and over-production within the supply chain
Just-in-time delivery
Ireland exports dairy products because their environment is conducive to raising cows
Comparative Advantage
Most of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's exports are precious metals such as cobalt, copper, and diamonds, making the DRC ________ and therefore, vulnerable to market fluctuations
Commodity Dependent
These have empowered women in developing countries to invest in themselves and become more financially independent
Microloans
This country is one of the few Core countries in East Asia and has used their comparative advantage to export technology parts and services
Japan
The United States has redeveloped as a mostly service based economy compared to its mostly industrial based economy of the past. What is this shift called?
Deindustrialization
This method increased globalization by reducing transportation costs and allowing increased economies of scale within transportation
Containerization
The economy keeps progressing in a period of self-sustained growth. Consumption patterns shift thanks to increased income and industries function at maximum effectiveness is a description of which stage of Rostow's Economic Growth?
Stage 4 - Drive to Maturity
This central American country is famous for being trailblazers in ecotourism as they have emphasized conservation efforts and advertised their many natural experiences, reducing poverty levels in surrounding areas due to increased tourism revenue
Costa Rica
This southwest Asian country is a member of OPEC, but their political and social decisions have created a high GII and lower HDI
Iran