UNIT 7 VOCAB APHUG

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Across
  1. 6. A period of rapid industrial growth and technological innovation that began in the late 18th century, primarily in Britain.
  2. 11. The part of the economy involved in knowledge-based activities, such as research, education, and information technology.
  3. 13. The exchange of goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money.
  4. 15. A region in the U.S. characterized by industrial decline, especially in manufacturing sectors, largely due to deindustrialization and job losses.
  5. 16. Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
  6. 20. A composite measure of human development, including indicators of health, education, and income.
  7. 21. The outer regions of a country or economy, often characterized by lower levels of development and economic activity compared to the core.
  8. 22. High-tech research and development centers where innovation and technology are key industries.
Down
  1. 1. A strategy used by manufacturers to reduce inventory costs by receiving goods only when needed in the production process.
  2. 2. The central region in a country or economy, characterized by high levels of development, economic activity, and political power.
  3. 3. The part of the economy involved in the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as farming, mining, and forestry.
  4. 4. The part of the economy focused on services rather than goods, such as retail, entertainment, and financial services.
  5. 5. Groups of countries that have formed trade agreements to promote trade and economic cooperation among members (e.g., the European Union, NAFTA).
  6. 7. The part of the economy involving high-level decision-making and services, such as government, education, healthcare, and scientific research.
  7. 8. A theory by Alfred Weber that explains the location of industries based on minimizing transportation costs, labor costs, and agglomeration economies.
  8. 9. A theory by Immanuel Wallerstein that divides the world into a core, semi-periphery, and periphery, explaining global economic inequalities through historical and structural relationships.
  9. 10. A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.
  10. 12. Land previously used for industrial purposes that is now abandoned or underused, often requiring cleanup before redevelopment.
  11. 14. An industry where the final product weighs more or has a greater volume than the raw materials, often located near markets to reduce transportation costs (e.g., automobile manufacturing).
  12. 17. The differences between men and women in various aspects of society, including income, education, and political representation.
  13. 18. An industry in which the final product weighs less or has a lower volume than the inputs, often located near raw material sources to reduce transportation costs (e.g., mining, steel production).
  14. 19. The part of the economy that processes raw materials into finished goods, such as manufacturing and construction.