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SEZ's in China

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The map and table show several specialized manufacturing clusters of cities and smaller nearby towns that are located in special economic zones (SEZs) in China.

Question 1

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Describe the spatial pattern of the clusters located on the map.

Question 2

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Explain ONE reason for the spatial patterns identified from the map and data table.

Question 3

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Define special economic zones (SEZs).

Question 4

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Explain how ONE economic policy attracts foreign investments in China's SEZs.

Question 5

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Explain why internal migration patterns increase the profits of corporations located in SEZs within China.

Question 6

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Explain ONE strength of Wallerstein's world system theory in explaining where these products are made and where these products are sold.

Question 7

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Using the data in the table, explain ONE way in which the products listed related to these clusters' comparative advantage in global trade.

Human Geography

9th grade

Advanced Placement

Unit

Unit 7: Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes

Format

Short answer

Short answer rubric

SEZs in China FRQ

· Correct answers must describe the spatial pattern of clusters as mostly located along the eastern and southeastern coast of China.
· Correct answers must describe the spatial pattern of clusters as mostly in or near large urban agglomerations or megacities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou.
· Correct answers must explain that clusters are located along the coast for convenient shipping because the SEZs are export oriented.
· Correct answers must explain that clusters are located along the coast to provide access to container ports and global shipping routes.
· Correct answers must explain that clusters are located along the coast because of better infrastructure or access to skilled labor, making them attractive to foreign investments.
· Correct answers must explain that central government planning directed the development of the SEZs, such as being close to Hong Kong and Macao.
· Correct answers must define SEZs as areas with economic laws and policies that differ from the country's typical laws and policies.
· Correct answers must define SEZs as areas with economic laws and policies designed to attract foreign investment.
· Correct answers must define SEZs as areas intended to promote rapid economic growth through foreign investment.
· Correct answers must explain that low minimum wages for workers in China's SEZs result in cost savings for foreign investors.
· Correct answers must explain that reduced tax rates or tax exemptions in China's SEZs result in cost savings for foreign investors.
· Correct answers must explain that no tariffs on imported materials for re-export in China's SEZs result in cost savings for foreign investors.
· Correct answers must explain that the right to hire and fire employees in China's SEZs provides access to low-cost labor for foreign firms.
· Correct answers must explain that operating without direct oversight of China's central government in SEZs affords greater freedom to foreign investors.
· Correct answers must explain that foreign ownership of business enterprises is permitted in China's SEZs, encouraging foreign investment.
· Correct answers must explain that internal migrants from lower-income regions provide low-cost labor to corporations in SEZs.
· Correct answers must explain that internal migrants from lower-income regions are paid less than long-term local urban residents.
· Correct answers must explain that internal migrants often sign multi-year contracts at a fixed pay rate with employers.
· Correct answers must explain that internal migrants often live in company-owned dormitories, which may be profitable for owners.
· Correct answers must explain that the world system has a three-tiered structure of core, periphery, and semiperiphery.
· Correct answers must explain that China is a semiperiphery country that makes and exports many products.
· Correct answers must explain that the world system has one global market and a global division of labor, with China providing low-cost labor.
· Correct answers must explain that manufacturing activity in China's SEZs is export-oriented for global consumption.
· Correct answers must explain that products made in China's SEZs cost less than similar products made elsewhere.
· Correct answers must explain that clusters benefit from economies of scale, reducing the cost per unit.
· Correct answers must explain that clusters benefit from agglomeration effects, reducing production costs.
· Correct answers must explain that China's SEZs gain a comparative advantage due to established infrastructure and innovations.

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