Infrastructure 0.0 / 5 ? Business StudiesPolitical ChangeA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Megan NCreated on: 22-10-16 16:21 Define infrastructure refers to the physical and organisational struture required to allow both socity and economy to operate efficiently. 1 of 10 Give examples of infrastructure transport/communication/hospitals/airports 2 of 10 What is fracking? Drilling into the earth to release gas and oil 3 of 10 Why is fracking controversial? It can create mini earth tremours affceting people nearby and unerground water supplies -contamination 4 of 10 What is Green Belt? refers to the green spaces CREATED around cities in the UK 5 of 10 Why is green belt controversial? they are under pressure from development - e.g. roads and housing 6 of 10 What is WTO? //regulator// The world trade organisation - an international agency with 162 memeber countries and its purpose is to promote intrnational commerce 7 of 10 Name some OPPURTUNITIES of Infrastructure - benefits construction industries 8 of 10 Name some THREATS of Infrastructure - developments of infrastructre are not beneficial for all businesses / COST 9 of 10 What it means to businesses - Environmental oppurtunities and decision - making more work for businesses who are expert on the enviro/ increased demand for businss that supply enviro/ renewable sources of energy 10 of 10
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