Theory question 102
Transport, Trade and Tourism(a) (i) Name any three commodities of world trade. (ii) Identify three sea routes in the world. (b) Explain any four conditions that promote trade among countries. (c) Outline any three reasons for the low volume of trade among African countries.
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(a)(i) Crude oil, wheat, coffee, cocoa, cotton, rubber, machinery, vehicles, iron ore, timber.
(ii) North Atlantic route; Suez Canal route; Panama Canal route; Cape of Good Hope route; South Atlantic route; North Pacific route.
(b) Differences in natural resources and climate (countries produce different goods); differences in technology and skills; specialisation; good transport and communication; demand for goods not produced at home; trade agreements and economic unions; stable politics and good relations; common currency or easy exchange.
(c) Countries produce similar primary goods; poor transport links between countries; colonial ties directed trade to Europe; tariffs and trade barriers; different currencies; political instability and border disputes; low purchasing power; poor communication.
Explain each condition, don't just list it.