Industrial Development (Grade 10 NSC Matric Economics): Flashcards
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Definition of industrial development
Definition of industrial development
Transformation from agricultural to manufacturing production
When the Industrial Revolution began
When the Industrial Revolution began
18th century
Definition of mechanisation
Definition of mechanisation
Using machines to produce goods instead of human labour
Key benefit of mechanisation
Key benefit of mechanisation
Faster production and increased output
Challenge brought by mechanisation
Challenge brought by mechanisation
Job displacement as machines took over production tasks
Definition of urbanisation
Definition of urbanisation
People moving from rural areas to towns and cities
Why people migrated to cities during industrialisation
Why people migrated to cities during industrialisation
To seek factory jobs
Where the Industrial Revolution started
Where the Industrial Revolution started
Britain
Consequence of urbanisation in industrial development
Consequence of urbanisation in industrial development
Occupational specialisation and improved transport systems
Impact of industrial development on modern economies
Impact of industrial development on modern economies
Created foundation for modern economic systems