Using Map (In the Textbook) 8

question 54

Essay

Using Map (in the textbook) 8.5, explain the importance of the three zones of geography (coastal, foothills, mountains) in the development of the early South American civilizations.

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer owns its supplier and/or distributor.

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantage achieved by businesses when production becomes efficient, leading to a lower cost per unit as output increases.

Virtual Companies

Companies that rely on a variety of supplier relationships to provide services on demand. Also known as hollow corporations or network companies.

Few Suppliers

Refers to a market situation where only a limited number of vendors provide a certain product or service, potentially leading to less competition and higher prices.