Secondary Economic Activity
Plantin Cement Plant
Download and read the brochure on Plantin and answer the questions below:
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Examine these two pictures and discuss what they mean.
Quiz
- What does the term secondary economic activity mean?
- Name one factory you have studied and discuss 2 inputs, processes and outputs associated with this factory? (7)
- What is meant by the term semi-finished product?
- How can raw materials impact the location of industry?
- What is meant by the term footloose industry?
- What is the difference between capital and profit?
- What is a MNC?
- Name one heavy industry you have studied.
- Choose 3 factors that effected its location here. Write 2 points on each. (6)
- Name one light industry you have studied.
- Choose 3 factors that effected its location here. Write 2 points on each. (6)
- What is the corporation tax rate in Ireland? How does this compare to other wealthy countries? (2)
- What kind of services are important for setting up a new factory.
- What does the IDA stand for and what do they do? (2)
- Name one other government organization and explain how they support the growth of industry. (2)
- Why would a IT company have a personal preference for a factory in Ireland? (2)
- Name one factory you have studied that has had a change in location of industry over time. Give 3 facts about this industry then and now. (4)
- Give 4 reasons why companies may change their location over time. (4)
- Name 2 ways a factory you have studied is trying to be more sustainable/ reduce their carbon footprint. (2)
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