Thai
Sikh International School
Year
10, Geo Notes. [Hi-tech Industry.]
1.
Mention
the different attractions for the location of Hi-tech industry.
1. Highly
qualified and skilled work force.
2. Proximity
to other Hi-tech industries.
3. Cheap
land prices.
4. Government
incentives.
5. Easy
access to air ports.
6. Attractive
landscaped working environment.
7. Good
road links.
8. Attractive
location to live- shopping, cultural and entertainment facilities.
2.
What do you about Hi-tech industry? Explain
why products manufacturing in Hi- tech industries are growing rapidly?
Hi-tech
industries involve making and using silicon chips, computers, semi conductor
devices and computer controlled machinery.
Hi-tech
industries have been growing rapidly. Usually these industries do cluster
together in some areas. One of the earliest concentrations of Hi-tech industry
was in ‘Silicon valley’ near San Francisco, in the USA, and still one of the
most important location.
3.
Write
a note on Silicon Valley in California.
Hi-tech
industry in ‘Silicon valley’ USA, has grown 50 km stretch of California.
Companies involved in research, development and manufacturing of
micro-electronics are present here. Many software companies, internet related
business, companies involved in the field of biotechnology and aerospace are
here. In this area the average incomes are amongst the highest in the USA.
Property prices are very high and roads are very busy and congested.
4.
Assignment.
Search
internet and answer the question given in text book, Task4, Question No; a on
page No: 131. Take a print out and attach along with this Question.
Hi-tech
industry in Bangalore.
5.
Give
a brief description about ‘Silicon valley of India’.
Bangalore,
in Indian state of Karnataka, is one of India’s largest industrial cities. Many
industrial products such as aircraft, batteries, watches and railway wagons are
manufactured here. In 1991 a software technology park was created and since
then a number of multinational IT companies have set up their offices in
Bangalore. It is the most important hardware and software centre of India and
is known as the IT capital of India or Silicon Valley of India.
6.
State
the reasons for the growth of Hi-tech industries in Bangalore.
1. Pleasant
climate conditions.
2. Good
transport facilities.
3. Highly
trained and qualified workers.
4. Government
policies.
5. Establishment
of science and technology parks.
7. What do you know about ‘ UBINETICS’.
[ Write from text, Source C, page No.132.]
8.
Write
the Impacts of industrial development.
1. Creates
jobs and attracts people.
2. Development
of industry to supply inputs.
3. Investment
in infrastructure: roads, public utilities, health and education.
4. Growth
of service industries.
5. Increase
of local government funds through taxes.
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