Systems ModuleSystems ModuleGeography Geography
LessonsLessons
Lesson 7 The factory Lesson 7 The factory systemsystem
Aim- How does the factory Aim- How does the factory system work and where system work and where are they best located?are they best located?
NearbyNearbyMarketsMarkets
Labour SupplyLabour Supply
EnergyEnergySourcesSources
LocationLocationFactorsFactors
RawRawMaterialMaterial
AvailableAvailableLandLand
GovernmentGovernmentMoneyMoney
Factors effecting factory Factors effecting factory locationlocation
Task 1Task 1Complete the sorting exercise showing the Complete the sorting exercise showing the
factors associated with factory locationfactors associated with factory location
Industrial Linkages are connectionsbetween businesses, which cause
them to tend to congregate together
Industrial Linkages are connectionsbetween businesses, which cause
them to tend to congregate together
During the Industrial Revolution thegrowing textiles & iron industries were
powered by coal-fired steam engines
During the Industrial Revolution thegrowing textiles & iron industries were
powered by coal-fired steam engines
Coal was heavyand difficult to
transport (railwayscame later), so the
developing industrylocated near themain coal fields
Coal was heavyand difficult to
transport (railwayscame later), so the
developing industrylocated near themain coal fields
TASK 2
In a couple of sentences, describe the location of these old, heavy industries/coal mines
Cheap labour inFar East LEDCshas made MEDCheavy industryuncompetitive
Cheap labour inFar East LEDCshas made MEDCheavy industryuncompetitive
TASK 3
What do you think the impact will therefore be on those
places you have just described? List as many things as you can
The result is Industrial Declinein many areas, e.g. North-East
England or the Ruhr in Germany
The result is Industrial Declinein many areas, e.g. North-East
England or the Ruhr in Germany
TeessideTeesside
Modern industries involve lighter,more high technology and higher
Value Added activities, e.g. mobilephones, computers, medical equipment
Modern industries involve lighter,more high technology and higher
Value Added activities, e.g. mobilephones, computers, medical equipment
As they do not use large quantities
of heavy materials and the products
are not bulky, transport costs are low
As they do not use large quantities
of heavy materials and the products
are not bulky, transport costs are low
Modern Industries can therefore go anywhere - they are “Footloose”, choosing Industrial Estates or Business Parks
Modern Industries can therefore go anywhere - they are “Footloose”, choosing Industrial Estates or Business Parks
Ashford’s Business and Science Ashford’s Business and Science parksparks
Task 4Task 4
Using the map on the following slide, Using the map on the following slide, describe the location of Ashford’s business describe the location of Ashford’s business
and science parksand science parks
All fourteen business parks have good access to the primary road network and the M20
1. Cobbs Wood / Chart Road2. Godinton Way3. Mace Lane4. Henwood5. Batchelors / Quest6. Willesborough7. Brookfield / Fairwood8. Victoria Road9. Eastmead10. Old Railway Works11. Beaver12. Kingsnorth13. Ellingham14. Ashford Business Park
Green Field SitesEureka Science and Business Park,Orbital Park, Waterbrook Park andCheeseman's Green
ASHFORD BUSINESS/SCIENCE PARKS
The key factors aremain roads, airports,
universities and highlyeducated workers
The key factors aremain roads, airports,
universities and highlyeducated workers
Industry change location poemIndustry change location poem
Task 5 and HomeworkTask 5 and Homework Using the following slide of images, write a poem Using the following slide of images, write a poem
describing the differences between the two describing the differences between the two different types of industrydifferent types of industry
The old heavy industries on the left hand side to The old heavy industries on the left hand side to the change to the hi tech, ‘footloose’ industries the change to the hi tech, ‘footloose’ industries on the right hand sideon the right hand side
Use the brainstorming sheet in word to gather Use the brainstorming sheet in word to gather your ideasyour ideas
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