Secondary Economic Activities (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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When did efficient transport links like Autostrada del Sole develop?
When did efficient transport links like Autostrada del Sole develop?
1950s
What is a key challenge for industries due to location from markets?
What is a key challenge for industries due to location from markets?
High transport costs reduce profits
How does population affect manufacturing in the Mezzogiorno?
How does population affect manufacturing in the Mezzogiorno?
Limited local markets and skills
What effect does outward migration have on the region?
What effect does outward migration have on the region?
Brain drain deprives industries
What role did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno play in the 1950s?
What role did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno play in the 1950s?
Funded €2.3bn for development
How much of the new state companies had to be in Mezzogiorno?
How much of the new state companies had to be in Mezzogiorno?
40%
What infrastructure improvements helped Mezzogiorno industries?
What infrastructure improvements helped Mezzogiorno industries?
New airport and Autostrada
What was the focus of growth poles like Bari-Brindisi-Taranto?
What was the focus of growth poles like Bari-Brindisi-Taranto?
Heavy industry
How did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno aim to develop industry?
How did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno aim to develop industry?
Invested €2.3bn and created jobs
How did infrastructure improvements help?
How did infrastructure improvements help?
Reduced transport costs