Post-Industrial Economy Quiz

What is a 'Post-Industrial Economy'?

• An economy focused on agriculture

• An economy where manufacturing declines and service sector grows

• An economy based on heavy industry

• An economy with no industrial activity

Which city ranks first in potential growth score outside London?

• Manchester

• Bristol

• Cambridge

• Oxford

What is the M4 corridor known for?

• Agriculture

• Hi-tech industry

• Tourism

• Mining

What percentage of the UK's economic output is produced by the M4 corridor?

• 5%

• 10%

• 8%

• 12%

What is a reason for the proximity of companies in London?

• To reduce competition

• To swap ideas and workers

• To increase prices

• To limit innovation

What is the focus of the quaternary sector?

• Farming

• Manufacturing

• Information services

• Retailing

What is de-industrialisation?

• Growth of manufacturing

• Decline of manufacturing

• Increase in agriculture

• Expansion of mining

Why has manufacturing shifted away from the UK?

• Higher labor costs in Asia

• Cheaper production in lower income countries

• Increase in UK investments

• Decrease in global demand

What has replaced many people in modern industries in the UK?

• Increased labor force

• Mechanisation

• Decreased technology

• Manual processes

What is one of the benefits of foreign investment in the UK?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in local taxes

• Introduction of new ideas and technology

• Reduction in exports