CH 5: Prescribed Core Industrial Areas in South Africa: An In-depth Analysis

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Which industry is a main industrial activity in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region?

  • Mining
  • Financial services
  • Wine production
  • Petroleum refining (correct)

What is listed as a hindering factor for the South Western Cape region's continued success?

  • Pollution
  • Environmental issues (correct)
  • Good port facilities
  • Advanced infrastructure

In what industry does Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage mainly operate?

  • Mining
  • Wine production
  • Textiles
  • Automotive manufacturing (correct)

What are some favouring factors for the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region's success?

<p>Largest port in Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in South Africa faces challenges related to seasonal employment and environmental concerns?

<p>South Western Cape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region's economy is driven by tourism, agriculture, and textile industries?

<p>South Western Cape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hinders continued success in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region?

<p>Environmental issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region faces challenges like unemployment and inequality despite driving the national economy?

<p>PWV/Gauteng (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are significant contributors to the economy of the South Western Cape region?

<p>Tourism and agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the core industrial regions in South Africa as mentioned in the text?

<p>Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV), Durban-Pinetown, Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage, South Western Cape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region has proximity to mines and agricultural lands for raw materials?

<p>Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region benefits from access to both local and international markets through the harbor?

<p>Durban-Pinetown (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region has a skilled and semi-skilled labor availability?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region is the availability of water supplemented by transfer schemes?

<p>Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region is known for its automotive and agro-processing market demand?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has market demands for wine, agriculture, and tourism?

<p>South Western Cape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region has access to a major port?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor influencing the location of the PWV/Gauteng industrial region?

<p>Proximity to mines and agricultural lands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage apart as a core industrial region?

<p>Skilled and semi-skilled labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main industrial activities in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region as mentioned in the text?

<p>Petroleum refining, shipbuilding, and sugar refining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key hindering factor for the PWV/Gauteng industrial region's continued success?

<p>Pollution and high crime rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region faces challenges related to port congestion and environmental issues?

<p>Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the favouring factors for South Western Cape's continued success?

<p>Tourism, agriculture, and access to international markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region is mainly known for its automotive manufacturing activities?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant economic challenge faced by the South Western Cape region?

<p>Seasonal employment and environmental concerns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region is hindered by water scarcity and distance from central markets?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to the economy of PWV/Gauteng?

<p>Mining, financial services, and technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) apart as a core industrial region?

<p>Largest port in Africa, gateway to international markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in South Africa is challenged by pollution, traffic congestion, and high crime rates?

<p>PWV/Gauteng (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the success of Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage as a core industrial region?

<p>Skilled and semi-skilled labor availability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region in South Africa is strategically located to access agricultural products and import materials?

<p>Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the South Western Cape a notable region for the wine, agriculture, and tourism market?

<p>Access to Cape Town Harbour and transport networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor sets Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) apart as a core industrial region?

<p>Large diverse workforce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What benefits Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) or Gauteng due to high population density and demand?

<p>Large available workforce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in South Africa has good infrastructure and access to a major port, making it ideal for automotive parts supply?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enhances the success of Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) in meeting both local and international market demands?

<p>Well-developed infrastructure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that affects the continued success of the South Western Cape core industrial region?

<p>Limited industrial diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions in South Africa is particularly challenged by water scarcity?

<p>South Western Cape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major industry contributes significantly to the economy of Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini)?

<p>Petroleum refining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region in South Africa is hindered by port congestion and environmental issues?

<p>Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge faced by the PWV/Gauteng core industrial region?

<p>Pollution and high crime rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor sets Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage apart as a core industrial region?

<p>Good port facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant economic challenge faced by the PWV/Gauteng core industrial region?

<p>High crime rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Brain drain' of skilled labor is a challenge faced by which core industrial region in South Africa?

<p>'PWV/Gauteng' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Water scarcity' is a hindrance faced by which core industrial region in South Africa?

<p>'Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) or Gauteng industrial region apart in terms of water availability?

<p>Proximity to the Vaal River (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing factor for the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region in terms of labor availability?

<p>Availability of skilled and semi-skilled labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region benefits from good infrastructure and access to a major port, making it ideal for automotive parts supply?

<p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes significantly to the success of the South Western Cape industrial region?

<p>Market demands for wine, agriculture, and tourism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key factor influences the location of the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) core industrial region?

<p>Well-developed infrastructure and harbor access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core industrial region benefits from an extensive road and rail network?

<p>Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) or Gauteng (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the market access of Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) unique compared to other core industrial regions?

<p>'Just-in-time' delivery system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hindering factor impacts the continued success of the South Western Cape industrial region?

<p>'Water scarcity' and distance from central markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to the success of Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) in meeting market demands?

<p>'Just-in-time' delivery model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Proximity to mines and agricultural lands' is a key influencing factor for the location of which core industrial region?

<p>'Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) or Gauteng' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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