AP Human Geography - Chapter 11

Flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts from Chapter 11 of AP Human Geography.

Automobile Assembly Industry

A classic bulk-gaining industry typically located near large consumer markets.

Break-of-bulk points

Locations where the transfer among transportation modes is possible.

Bulk-gaining industries

Industries where the final product weighs more or comprises a greater volume than the inputs.

Bulk-reducing industries

Industries where the final product weighs less than the raw inputs.

Cottage Industry

Manufacturing based in homes rather than in factories, common prior to the Industrial Revolution.

Factors of Production

The three site factors that vary significantly among locations: land, labor, and capital.

Labor-intensive industries

Industries where wages and compensation paid to employees constitute a high percentage of expenses.

Perishable Products

Items that must be located very close to their markets so they can be consumed before spoiling.

Silicon Valley

The global hub for technology in California, driven by unique site factors including skilled labor and capital.

Site

The physical and socio-economic characteristics of a specific piece of land.

Situation

Relative location factors involving transporting materials to and from a factory.

Steam Engine

The most important invention of the Industrial Revolution, created by James Watt.

Textiles

A labor-intensive industry that creates woven fabrics and clothing.

Western Europe

One of the world's three principal industrial regions, known for significant industrial activities.

Women in Manufacturing

Historically and currently the primary workforce in certain labor-intensive industries.