Part 3_MC questions

Which of the following is the reason for the relocation of the iron and steel industry in China from the coastal regions?

• to facilitate export

• to be closer to coal mine

• to enjoy tax incentives

• to benefit from lower labour cost

Which of the following is a market-oriented industry?

• textile

• aluminum smelting

• automobile manufacturing

• food processing

Which of the following was the major industrial area in Hong Kong in the 1950s?

• Tsuen Wan

• Tuen Mun

• Sha Tin

• Tai Po

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of industrial inertia?

(1)high relocation cost

(2)developing overseas markets

(3)maintaining industrial linkages

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are the advantages of industrial agglomeration?

(1)sharing of infrastructure

(2)lowering of pollution levels

(3)enhancing information flow

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are the characteristics of the information technology industry?

(1)weight-losing industry

(2)multi-point production

(3)short life cycle of products

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following is (are) the locational requirement(s) of a high-tech industrial area?

(1)coastal location

(2)proximity to R&D institutes

(3)pleasant environment

• (1) only

• (3) only

• (1) and (2) only

• (2) and (3) only

Which of the following were the reasons for the development of Hong Kong industries from the 1960s to the 1970s?

(1)abundant labour supply

(2)provision of industrial land by government

(3)growth of manufacturing market

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are the reasons for the concentration of US information technology industries in Silicon Valley?

(1)large local market

(2)abundant ancillary services

(3)good transport network

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are the correct description of mobile phone industry?

(1)weight-losing industry

(2)fabricating industry

(3)high-tech industry

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)