Types of Work and Apple Case Study

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What is the primary industry work?

Manufacturing and processing raw materials

Which jobs generally pay the most?

Quaternary jobs

What is food insecurity?

Limited or uncertain access to adequate food

What is globalisation?

<p>The process of integrating economies and societies globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TNC stand for?

<p>Transnational Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deindustrialization?

<p>The shift from manufacturing to service-based industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a footloose industry?

<p>It is not dependent on any single location and can choose its location freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of aeroponics?

<p>Low water usage and efficient nutrient delivery to plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with traditional farming?

<p>High dependence on weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of materials can you get from a quarry?

<p>Building materials and dimension stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the environmental impacts of quarrying?

<p>Habitat destruction and alteration of natural landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is food insecurity?

<p>The inability to access sufficient, safe, and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is diversification?

<p><strong>Diversification</strong> refers to the shift of economic activities from one primary sector to another in order to balance the economy and reduce dependence on a single sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are headquarter countries normally found? Why?

<p>&quot;In densely populated cities for easy access to markets and skilled labor&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some countries food insecure?

<p>Inadequate infrastructure for food storage and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of tertiary work?

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

What is an example of quaternary work?

<p>Research and development in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the positives and negatives of Apple on people, the economy, and the environment?

<p>Apple's products help people stay connected but contribute to electronic waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a quarry and what challenges do they present?

<p>A quarry is a site for mining, presenting challenges of environmental degradation and habitat destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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