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

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

<p>Air pollution (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What industry is Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage known for?

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

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

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

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

<p>Drought (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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' (A)</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' (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Manufacturing activities (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Expensive electricity (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Limited household production (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$Expensive electricity costs$ (A)</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>$Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gauteng (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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