Secondary Economic Activities (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

Transform raw materials into finished products

Consumer goods (jewellery, clothing, computers, food)

Industrial goods (steel, power, paper, motor vehicles)

Locate near resources (bulky/heavy materials)

Locate near customers (lighter materials)

PWV/Gauteng, Durban-Pinetown, PE-Uitenhage, SW Cape

Frequent strikes and work disruptions

Processed goods earn more foreign currency

Create development corridors along transport routes

Near harbours or airports