Industrial agglomeration is the clustering together of economic activities.

Why do technology companies locate together in Silicon Valley, California?

 

Bangalore, India

 
 
 

Add reasons why Bangalore became India's technology city to the grid.

 

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EXAM PRACTICE

In pairs, plan and write an answer to the exam question.

Which factors can you include in your answer?

Physical Factors

  • Site
  • Climate

Human Factors

  • Capital (money)
  • Labour
  • Transport and communications
  • Markets
  • Government Influence
  • Quality of Life
 
 
 

CASE STUDY: garment industry IN BANGLADESH

 
 
 
 
 

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TASK

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  2. Read the information and watch the videos

  3. Make detailed notes focusing on specific details - names, places, numbers etc.