APHG -- Economic Geography Flashcard

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The reason for the concentration of copper smelters, refineries, and foundries close to Arizona's copper mines is that copper production is...

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a bulk reducing industry

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What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the middle class in cities across Europe and the United States?

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The middle class grew as factories required workers who could read and write.

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The economy of LDCs is dominated by

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Primary sector activities

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What impact did industrialization have on the economic sectors of the United States?

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The % of people working in the primary sector decreased dramatically as people began to work in factories.

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What is the "multiplier effect" benefit of factory jobs in the secondary sector?

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Factory jobs lead to increased demand for raw materials and services, boosting other industries and creating additional jobs.

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What are the three costs associated with Weber's 'Least Cost Theory'?

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Transportation, labor, and agglomeration costs

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Why would a company locate a soda factory close to its intended market?

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To reduce transportation costs since soda is a bulk-gaining product.

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Why is access to energy sources an essential consideration for where to build a factory?

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Factories require a reliable and affordable energy supply to power machinery and production processes.

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How has electrification and the introduction of e-commerce changed the question of where to locate factories and industries?

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Factories are less dependent on proximity to energy sources like coal and can be located farther from traditional industrial hubs.

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What benefit has 'containerization' had on transport costs for businesses?

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It has reduced transport costs by standardizing shipping, improving efficiency, and enabling faster, more secure movement of goods.