Industrialization and Economic Regions

The video explores the evolution of industry from the Fordist model, where production was centralized in Detroit, to modern economic activities that include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sectors. It highlights the rise of techno poles like Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle, which drive technological innovation. The video also discusses deindustrialization in developed countries, where manufacturing shifts to regions with lower labor costs, and the impact of these changes on global economic dynamics.

What is the primary characteristic of the Fordist model of industrial production?

• Production using only renewable resources

• Centralized production in a single location

• Decentralized production across multiple locations

• Production focused on high-tech goods

Which economic activity involves transforming raw materials into finished goods?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

What is a techno pole?

• A region with a high concentration of high-tech industries

• A region with a high concentration of retail businesses

• A region with a high concentration of traditional factories

• A region known for its agricultural output

Which area is known as a techno pole in the United States?

• The Sun Belt

• The Cotton Belt

• Silicon Valley

• The Rust Belt

Which region is known for its high concentration of universities and tech companies?

• The Cotton Belt

• The Research Triangle

• The Sun Belt

• The Rust Belt

What is deindustrialization?

• The shift from high-tech to agricultural jobs

• The process of building new factories

• The decline of manufacturing in favor of high-tech and service industries

• The increase in traditional manufacturing jobs

Which region in the US is known for losing its manufacturing prominence?

• The Research Triangle

• The Sun Belt

• Silicon Valley

• The Rust Belt

Why do companies move their factories from core to peripheral regions?

• To be closer to their customers

• To find cheaper labor

• To access better technology

• To improve environmental standards

Which of the following is a characteristic of a core country in terms of industrialization?

• High levels of manual labor

• Low levels of service industry

• High levels of manufacturing and technology

• High reliance on agriculture

What is the main reason for the shift from manufacturing to service industries in developed countries?

• Decreased interest in technology

• Higher wages demanded by factory workers

• Increased availability of raw materials

• Increased demand for agricultural products