Factors that influence PRIMARY activities in the BMW

Factors that influence PRIMARY activities in the BMW

1. Phyiscal Factors - Fishing

   • Relief
     • Continental Shelf - plankon live here so fish can feed
     • Sheltered Bays - safe for fishing
     • Calm Waters - ideal for fish farms
   • Ocean Currents
     • North Atlantic Drift - Keeps Ireland ice free
     • Brings a variety of fish species

2. Physical Factors - Farming

   • Climate
     • High rainfall - relief rainfall
     • Cooler climate that GDA
     • Hinders development of large scale agriculture
   • Soils
     • Infertile peat and gley soils
     • Hinders the development of large scale agriculture
     • Mushroom and poultry production in infertile areas
   • Relief
     • Upland - sheep & cattle grazing
     • Unsuitable for crop growing