Nike (TNC), Rice Farming in Bangladesh, Sudan (Food Shortages), Nissan, Jamaica and Kenya

What does TNC stand for?

Transnational corporation

Where is Nike headquartered?

USA

Why does Nike locate factories in LICs?

Cheap labour

Name one benefit to host countries from Nike's factories.

Jobs

Name one disadvantage of Nike's factories in host countries.

Low wages

What is outsourcing?

Using overseas factories

How does Nike increase globalisation?

Global supply chains

What environmental issue can occur from Nike's operations?

Pollution

Why are products cheaper?

Lower production costs

What improves skills in Nike's factories?

Training

What type of farming is practiced in Bangladesh?

Subsistence

What river valley is used for rice farming in Bangladesh?

Ganges

Name one input in rice farming.

Labour

Name one output of rice farming.

Rice

Why is water important for rice farming?

Paddy fields

What climate suits rice farming?

Hot and wet

What technology level is used in rice farming in Bangladesh?

Low

Who consumes the rice produced in Bangladesh?

Local population

What risk affects crops in Bangladesh?

Flooding

Why is yield important in rice farming?

Food security

Where is Sudan located?

North Africa

Name one cause of food shortages in Sudan.

Drought

How does conflict affect food production in Sudan?

Disrupts farming

Name one impact of food shortages in Sudan.

Famine

What type of aid helps during food shortages?

Food aid

What long-term solution exists for food shortages in Sudan?

Irrigation

What climate issue occurs in Sudan?

Low rainfall

What population issue worsens food shortages in Sudan?

Rapid growth

What type of farming is affected by food shortages in Sudan?

Subsistence

Why is malnutrition common in Sudan?

Lack of food

Where is the Nissan plant located?

Sunderland, UK

What industry is Nissan part of?

Manufacturing

Name one reason for Nissan's location in Sunderland.

Skilled labour

Name one benefit of the Nissan plant.

Jobs

What transport link is used by Nissan?

Ports

What is just-in-time production?

Minimal stock

What market does Nissan serve?

Europe

What does the Nissan factory export?

Cars

Why is government support given to Nissan?

Investment

What technology is used in Nissan's production?

Automation

What type of countries are Jamaica and Kenya?

LIC/NEE

Name one tourist attraction in Jamaica or Kenya.

Beaches / wildlife

Name one benefit of tourism in Jamaica or Kenya.

Employment

Name one problem caused by tourism.

Environmental damage

What is leakage in tourism?

Profits leave country

Why is tourism seasonal?

Climate

What improves with tourism?

Infrastructure

What social issue can occur due to tourism?

Cultural erosion

Why are resorts built in tourist areas?

Tourist demand

What type of tourism is common in Jamaica and Kenya?

Mass tourism