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Industries — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 7 · Geography

4 concept maps of Industries for ICSE Class 7 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Geography syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Industries – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Industries – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Industries
    • Introduction
      • Manufacturing
      • Raw Material to Finished Product
      • Provides Employment
    • Need for Industries
      • GDP Growth
      • Better Living Standards
      • USA and Japan Examples
    • Location Factors
      • Geographical
        • Raw Materials
        • Power Supply
        • Water Supply
        • Transport
        • Market
        • Labour
        • Climate
      • Non-Geographical
        • Capital
        • Government Policy
        • Banking Facilities
        • Organisation
    • Types of Industries
      • By Raw Material
        • Heavy Industry
        • Light Industry
        • Agro-based
        • Mineral-based
        • Animal-based
        • Forest-based
      • By Management
        • Private Sector
        • Public Sector
        • Joint Sector
        • Cooperative Sector
      • By Size
        • Large Scale
        • Medium Scale
        • Small Scale
        • Cottage Industry
    • Major Industries
      • Iron and Steel
      • Cotton Textile
      • Sugar
      • Shipbuilding
      • Fishing
      • Automobile
      • Information Technology
    • Pollution
      • Water Pollution
        • Causes
        • Diseases
        • Prevention
      • Air Pollution
        • Causes
        • Effects
        • Prevention

Shows the relationship between industrial development and economic benefits

Shows the relationship between industrial development and economic benefits

The map in words

  • Strong Industrial Sector
    • Higher Economic Growth
      • Increased National Income
        • Better Standard of Living
    • Job Creation
    • Infrastructure Development

Mind map showing all geographical factors that influence industry location

Mind map showing all geographical factors that influence industry location

The map in words

  • Geographical Factors for Industry Location
    • Raw Materials
      • Reduces transport costs
      • Sugar near cane fields
    • Power Supply
      • Thermal power
      • Hydroelectric power
    • Water Supply
      • Textiles
      • Food processing
    • Transport
      • Railways
      • Roads
      • Ports
    • Market
      • Consumer demand
      • Distribution ease
    • Labour
      • Skilled workers
      • Abundant supply
    • Climate
      • Cotton textiles
      • Seasonal factors

Industries as systems that transform raw materials into finished products and shape economic development, location patterns, employment, and environmental change

Industries as systems that transform raw materials into finished products and shape economic development, location patterns, employment, and environmental change

The map in words

  • Industries as systems that transform raw materials into finished products and shape economic development, location patterns, employment, and environmental change
    • Industry and manufacturing
    • Need for industries
    • Location factors
    • Types of industries by raw materials
    • Types of industries by management
    • Types of industries by size
    • Iron and steel industry
    • Cotton textile industry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Industries for ICSE Class 7 Geography?
Key topics in Industries include Meaning and Need for Industries, Factors Affecting Location of Industries, Types of Industries, Major Industries and Their Centres. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
What do the concept maps for Industries show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Industries connect: Industries – Chapter Overview Mind Map; Shows the relationship between industrial development and economic benefits. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Industries for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Industries. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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