Who may be called pivot of economic activities on the Earth?
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Economic Geography is the study of how people earn their living, how livelihood systems vary by area and how economic activities are spatially interrelated and linked.
FACTORS THAT CONTROL DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
1. The Physical Environment: Many production activities are rooted in the limits set by the physical environment. For example logging is only possible in a forested region. The unequal distribution of minerals makes mining only possible in areas where specific minerals occur.
2. Cultural Considerations: Economic activity or production of specific goods is sometimes dictated by cultural considerations. For example, culturally based food preferences, rather than environmental limitations may dictate the choice of a crop or a livestock farm. Maize is a preferred grain in Africa, Rice in Asia, and Wheat for North Americans. Pigs are not reared in Muslim countries
3. Technological Advancement: The technological advancement of a group of people affects their ability to recognize resources and exploit them. Highly advanced technologies make possible farming in dry areas such as deserts.
4. Political Decisions: Decisions made by a country's rulers, congressmen, and leaders may cause some economic activities to be located in certain areas. The government can influence such locations through subsidies, taxes and protective tariffs.
5. Economic Factors: The demand for certain goods may attract capital and entrepreneurship and stimulate production for the goods in specific regions.