Urban Change in the Developing World Quiz

According to Wallerstein's theory, what are the two types of economic areas?

• Central and Peripheral

• Urban and Rural

• Core and Semi-core

• Primary and Secondary

What is the main driving force of the economy in core regions?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Services

• Mining

What is the main function of peripheral areas in the core-periphery relationship?

• Supplying manufactured goods

• Providing high-tech services

• Providing skilled labor

• Supplying raw materials

What is the multiplier effect in the context of urban development?

• An increase in population density

• An upward spiral of development

• A decrease in economic growth

• A decline in infrastructure

What are the physical factors that contribute to the development of high-tech core regions?

• Stable government and good transport links

• Proximity to universities and good schools

• Cheap labor and enterprise zones

• Areas of flat land and coastline access

What is the main reason for the relocation of production to developing countries since 1980?

• Access to natural resources

• Access to skilled workforce

• Access to cheap labor

• Access to advanced technology

What is the main impact of rapid industrialization in southern and eastern Asia?

• Generation of employment

• Increased unemployment

• Decline in economic growth

• Decreased economic investment

What is the main function of core regions in the core-periphery relationship?

• Supplying raw materials

• Providing high-tech goods

• Supplying cheap labor

• Providing remittance payments

What is the main role of government policy in the development of high-tech core regions?

• Encouraging foreign direct investment

• Promoting agricultural development

• Supporting small-scale industries

• Regulating labor laws

What is the main reason for the concentration of profits in core regions?

• Higher levels of communications and technology

• Greater access to natural resources

• Lower cost of production

• Higher wages for workers