Mining and Industry: 1910 to 1990s (Grade 10 NSC Matric Economics): Quizzes
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What was SA's main economic problem in 1910?
What was SA's main economic problem in 1910?
Exported raw materials cheaply
What is commercialised farming?
What is commercialised farming?
Growing crops to sell in markets
Which state company was established for steel production?
Which state company was established for steel production?
Iscor
Why was SA advantageous for manufacturing during the World Wars?
Why was SA advantageous for manufacturing during the World Wars?
Safe location from bombing
What advantage did cheap coal provide SA?
What advantage did cheap coal provide SA?
Inexpensive electricity generation
What limited SA factories from achieving economies of scale?
What limited SA factories from achieving economies of scale?
Relatively small domestic market
What was 'brain drain'?
What was 'brain drain'?
Skilled people leaving the country
What percentage of SA's population lived in cities in 1910?
What percentage of SA's population lived in cities in 1910?
25%
What percentage of SA's population lived in cities by 2000?
What percentage of SA's population lived in cities by 2000?
60%
What showed SA's economic diversification success?
What showed SA's economic diversification success?
Industrial output exceeded agricultural