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How do seasonal jobs typically affect the spending power of individuals in regions where they are prevalent?
How do seasonal jobs typically affect the spending power of individuals in regions where they are prevalent?
- They limit spending power due to the intermittent nature of employment. (correct)
- They lead to consistent and reliable income throughout the year, boosting spending power.
- They provide opportunities for individuals to accumulate substantial savings due to high wages.
- They encourage investment in local businesses, indirectly increasing disposable income.
What is the primary relationship observed in the North and West (N&W) region between market access, transport links, and industrial development?
What is the primary relationship observed in the North and West (N&W) region between market access, transport links, and industrial development?
- The strongest industrial development occurs in areas with poor market access to minimize distribution costs.
- Weak transport links correlate with strong industrial development due to reduced competition.
- A strong relationship exists where well-connected towns have the most services, greatest populations, and encourage industrial location. (correct)
- Market access is inversely proportional to industrial development, as industries prefer isolated locations.
In the context of regional economic development, how does the concentration of services and population in well-connected towns typically influence industrial location?
In the context of regional economic development, how does the concentration of services and population in well-connected towns typically influence industrial location?
- It discourages industrial location due to increased land costs and regulatory burdens.
- It leads to industrial relocation to less-connected areas seeking lower labor costs.
- It has no significant impact on industrial location decisions.
- It encourages industries to locate in those towns by providing a wealthier market and better-paid jobs. (correct)
How do physical and human factors such as raw materials and transport typically influence the manufacturing industry in a specific area like the Greater Dublin Area?
How do physical and human factors such as raw materials and transport typically influence the manufacturing industry in a specific area like the Greater Dublin Area?
Which scenario best illustrates the combined influence of physical and human factors on industrial development?
Which scenario best illustrates the combined influence of physical and human factors on industrial development?
Flashcards
Seasonal Jobs
Seasonal Jobs
Jobs like tourism, forestry, and fishing that depend on the seasons, affecting income.
Wealthiest N&W Towns
Wealthiest N&W Towns
Galway and Sligo thrive due to good connections, services, and population size.
Wealth and Connectivity
Wealth and Connectivity
The link between markets, transport, industry, and population boosts wealth in well-connected towns.
Manufacturing Factors
Manufacturing Factors
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Dublin's Manufacturing Edge
Dublin's Manufacturing Edge
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Study Notes
- Jobs in tourism, forestry, and fishing are primary industries.
- These jobs are often seasonal, limiting the spending power of people in those areas.
- Galway and Sligo are the wealthiest areas in the Northwest region.
- The relationship between the market, transport links, and industrial development is strong in these towns.
- Connected towns have the most services and greatest populations.
- Encouraging industry to locate in these towns can provide better paid jobs and a wealthier market.
- Two factors influencing the manufacturing industry are physical and human factors.
- Raw materials and transport have combined to encourage the development of industry in the Greater Dublin Area.
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Description
Explore jobs in tourism, forestry, and fishing as primary industries with seasonal limitations. Examine the wealth distribution in Northwest regions such as Galway and Sligo and the strong link between markets, transport, and industrial growth. Discover factors influencing manufacturing, including raw materials and transport in the Greater Dublin Area.
