CH 5: Key facts to concentrate on with regards to the prescribed core industrial areas
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What role do the secondary and tertiary sectors play in South Africa's economy?

  • Negative roles in growth and development
  • Minimal roles in growth and development
  • Significant roles in growth and development (correct)
  • No roles in growth and development

    • Which industrial region is known as PWV (Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging)?

  • Gauteng (correct)
  • Durban-Pinetown
  • South Western Cape
  • Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage

    • What factor initiated the rapid development and urbanization of Gauteng (PWV) region?

  • Discovery of oil
  • Discovery of gold (correct)
  • Discovery of diamonds
  • Discovery of coal

    • What is NOT a factor contributing to Gauteng's status as the industrial and financial heartland of South Africa?

    <p>Small market size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a challenge faced by the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region contribute to the economy?

    <p>It significantly contributes to the GDP and provides employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives skills development in the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region?

    <p>Availability of skilled labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key challenges faced by the Durban-Pinetown industrial region?

    <p>Limited household production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in South Africa has obstacles such as expensive electricity and water shortages?

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

    What industry is Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage known for?

    <p>Motor vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in South Africa is limited by water and energy resources?

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

    What is a significant hurdle faced by the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage industrial region?

    <p>Drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a crucial role in the economic development of KwaZulu-Natal?

    <p>Safety and security measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges facing the South Western Cape industrial region's labor force?

    <p>Higher salaries compared to PWV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Industries here contribute to the GDP and offer employment.' Which industrial region does this statement refer to?

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

    'The success and continued growth of these areas depend on addressing the challenges they face.' Which key aspect influences the growth of these regions?

    <p>'Ensuring resource availability'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a significant role in initiating the rapid development and urbanization of the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region?

    <p>Discovery of gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to the status of Gauteng as the industrial and financial heartland of South Africa?

    <p>Low labor availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges faced by the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region due to its industrial success?

    <p>Strain on resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector significantly contributes to the GDP and provides employment in the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region?

    <p>Tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) industrial region is pivotal?

    <p>Access to harbors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced by industrial regions like Durban-Pinetown, South Western Cape, and Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage?

    <p>Water shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the secondary sector primarily focus on in South Africa's economy?

    <p>Manufacturing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges could arise from over-concentration of industries in a specific region like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Increased resource strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does access to raw materials provide for industrial regions like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Lower production costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does skilled labor availability play in the success of an industrial region like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Facilitates innovation and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry is Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region known for?

    <p>Automotive parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge does the South Western Cape Industrial Region face in terms of resources?

    <p>Water shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor contributing to Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) Industrial Region's economic impact?

    <p>Skilled labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor hinders the growth of the South Western Cape Industrial Region?

    <p>Water and energy shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges faced by Gauteng in terms of social issues and resource strain?

    <p>Congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What obstacle significantly impacts the industrial development of Durban-Pinetown?

    <p>Limited household production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in South Africa benefits significantly from the Cape Town harbor?

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

    What factor plays a crucial role in driving economic growth in Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage Industrial Region?

    <p>Skilled labor force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the hurdles faced by the South Western Cape Industrial Region?

    <p>Expensive electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of resources limits the growth of the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) Industrial Region?

    <p>Energy costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique challenge does the South Western Cape Industrial Region face in terms of resources?

    <p>Drought and water shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which obstacle is a major hurdle for the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) Industrial Region?

    <p>Drought and energy costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly limits the growth of the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region?

    <p>Limited household production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect influences the economic growth of Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) Industrial Region?

    <p>Raw materials for industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is specifically faced by the South Western Cape Industrial Region's labor force?

    <p>Lower salaries compared to PWV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key challenges faced by industrial regions like Durban-Pinetown, South Western Cape, and Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage?

    <p>Congestion and resource strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly impacts the industrial development of Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini)?

    <p>$Expensive electricity costs$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Industries here contribute to the GDP and offer employment.' Which industrial region does this statement refer to?

    <p>$Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in South Africa benefits significantly from skilled labor availability?

    <p>Gauteng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of over-concentration of industries in a region like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Greater strain on resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to the rapid development and urbanization of the Gauteng (PWV) industrial region?

    <p>Lack of raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the South Western Cape Industrial Region face due to expensive electricity and water shortages?

    <p>Reduced economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is commonly faced by industrial regions like Durban-Pinetown, South Western Cape, and Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage?

    <p>Skilled labor shortage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does access to raw materials play in the economic success of industrial regions like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Drives economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect limits the growth of the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage (Nelson Mandela Bay) Industrial Region?

    <p>Scarce water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the secondary sector contribute to South Africa's economy?

    <p>By adding value to raw materials through manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key challenge faced by the Durban-Pinetown industrial region?

    <p>Traffic congestion issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential issue arises from the strain on resources in regions like Gauteng (PWV)?

    <p>Resource depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the industrial success of Gauteng (PWV) impact social issues in the region?

    <p>Decreases resource strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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