Secondary Economic Activities in the GDA

What does MNC stand for?

• Many Nations Corporation

• Multinational Company

• Multiple Companies

• Multinational Corporation

What does the IDA stand for?

• Irish Development Authority

• Industrial Dublin Agency

• Irish Dependent Authority

• Industrial Development Agency

Which definition best describes a footloose industry?

• Industry located on the coast

• Industry that makes shoes and laces

• Industry not tied to one location

• Industry given a corporation tax of 8%

Which of the following are counties found within the GDA?

• Wicklow, Kildare, Westmeath, Dublin

• Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Dublin

• Wexford, Kildare, Meath, Dublin

• Wicklow, Kildare, Louth, Dublin

This is an example of a knowledge-based industry.

• Fishing

• Food Processing

• Information Technology

• Farming

Which of the follwing are factors that have influenced the development of secondary economic activities in the GDA?

• Physical

• Manufacturing

• Social

• MNCs

Name an example of a multinational company that you have studied.

(a)  

What percentage of 23-34 year olds in the GDA hold the equivalent of a 3rd Level Degree?

• 62.3%

• 61.3%

• 62.4%

• 62.5%

Which of the following allows easy distribution/exportation of bulky goods from the region?

• N2

• Dublin Airport

• Dublin Port

• M50