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Which factor was NOT a consideration for Nissan when choosing to locate in Sunderland?
Which factor was NOT a consideration for Nissan when choosing to locate in Sunderland?
Nissan received a grant of £40 million from the UK government to support its establishment in Sunderland.
Nissan received a grant of £40 million from the UK government to support its establishment in Sunderland.
True
What type of location was provided for Nissan's factory development in Sunderland?
What type of location was provided for Nissan's factory development in Sunderland?
A large flat plot of land, specifically a 300-acre disused airfield.
Nissan chose Sunderland for its __________, which included a long tradition in manufacturing.
Nissan chose Sunderland for its __________, which included a long tradition in manufacturing.
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Match the following reasons with their respective descriptions:
Match the following reasons with their respective descriptions:
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What type of farm primarily focuses on raising animals?
What type of farm primarily focuses on raising animals?
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All farming systems positively impact the ecosystems they are located in.
All farming systems positively impact the ecosystems they are located in.
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What is the difference between commercial farming and subsistence farming?
What is the difference between commercial farming and subsistence farming?
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Farms that grow both crops and raise animals are called __________ farms.
Farms that grow both crops and raise animals are called __________ farms.
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Match the following factors influencing the location of an industry:
Match the following factors influencing the location of an industry:
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Which of the following is NOT an impact of farming systems?
Which of the following is NOT an impact of farming systems?
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Monocultures can contribute to higher biodiversity within an ecosystem.
Monocultures can contribute to higher biodiversity within an ecosystem.
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Name one way farming systems can modify the ecosystem.
Name one way farming systems can modify the ecosystem.
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Study Notes
Agricultural Systems
- Farming is the use and modification of ecosystems to obtain food.
- Farms are areas of land with buildings used for growing crops or raising livestock.
- Farms are categorized as arable (crops), pastoral (animals), mixed (both), and market gardens (fruits, vegetables, flowers).
- Commercial farming aims for profit, while subsistence farming aims to feed the family.
- All farms are systems with inputs, processes, and outputs.
Farm as an Economic System
- Inputs: Physical (climate, soil, relief), human (subsidies, machinery, labor, pesticides/fertilizers, seeds).
- Processes: Ploughing, milking, sowing, sheep shearing, pest control, fertilising, harvesting, feeding.
- Outputs: Cereal crops, hay/straw, milk, meat, manure, vegetables, eggs.
Impacts of Farming Systems
- Farming impacts the ecosystem; some more than others.
- Monocultures reduce ecosystem diversity.
- Fertilizers can cycle nutrients in the soil.
- Farming methods modify the ecosystem.
- Farming reduces food webs and biomass.
- Farming can lead to soil erosion, desertification, habitat loss, and salinization.
- Important for food production, but can negatively impact the environment.
Five Factors for Finding a Suitable Industrial Site
- 1. Cost: Land, equipment, communications, wages, training, taxes, and infrastructure.
- 2. Workforce: Availability of skilled labor.
- 3. Regional Capability: Raw materials, transportation networks, and infrastructure.
- 4. Culture and Lifestyle: Attracting talented workers, favorable government policies, good quality of life.
- 5. Customers: Proximity to the market
- Essential considerations for industrial location.
Nissan's Location Requirements in Sunderland
- 1. Skilled workforce: Sunderland has a history of manufacturing, providing a skilled workforce.
- 2. Communication and Transportation Network: Good road and rail links with UK cities and Europe.
- 3. Government support: Financial incentives from the UK government.
- 4. Suitable land: A large, flat plot for factory expansion and development.
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Explore the fundamentals of agricultural systems, including the categorization of farms and their economic roles. Understand the inputs, processes, and outputs that define farming, as well as the impacts of various farming practices on ecosystems.
