VOCABULARY UNIT 5: THE GEOGRAPHY OF SERVICES (3ºESO)

UNIT 5: THE GEOGRAPHY OF SERVICES

ABROAD

Outside a country’s borders.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels and places for visitors to stay.

BALANCE OF TRADE

The monetary difference between exports and imports.

CART

Vehicle with two or four wheels pulled by a horse or other animal.

COUNTER

Long, flat piece of furniture in a shop or business where people are served.

DOMESTIC TRADE

Commercial transactions within a state.

DRAUGHT ANIMALS

Animals used to pull heavy loads.

EXPORTS

Goods sold outside a country’s borders.

HEADQUARTERS

Main or head office.

HERITAGE

Traditions and things from the past that are considered valuable.

HOST

Person, place or organisation that receives visitors.

IMPORTS

Goods purchased outside a country.

INTERMODAL

Using more than one means of transport.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

When a company has business in several countries.

LIVING STANDARDS

The amount of money and material conforts people have.

MONOPOLISE

To have control over the largest part of something.

PLEASANT

Enjoyable or satisfying.

POST-INDUSTRIAL

No longer dependent on heavy industry.

PURCHAISING POWER

Ability top ay for products and services.

SERVICE INDUSTRY

Services sector

SETTLE

To make a permanent home.

SHARE

Portion, percentage.

TERTIARISATION OF THE ECONOMY

Move from agricultura and manufacturing to services.

TERTIARY SECTOR

Economic activity related to services.

TRADE DEFICIT

When the value of an area’s imports is greater than the value of its exports.

UNSPOILT

Not damaged

VENUE

Place where an event or  show is held.

WELFARE STATE

The government is responsable for basic services, paid for by taxes.