Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas. The Mohawk Valley is to the United States as: the Central Industrial district is to the United States. Kuznetsk is to East Asia. Middle Atlantic is to United Kingdom. Silesia is to Eastern Europe. Volga is to Western Europe.

Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas. The Mohawk Valley is to the United States as: the Central Industrial district is to the United States. Kuznetsk is to East Asia. Middle Atlantic is to United Kingdom. Silesia is to Eastern Europe. Volga is to Western Europe. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 4 Text Reference: 11.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 11 & 12 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.1: Describe the locations of the principle industrial regions. Explanation: Although industry is located worldwide, the four major industrial regions account for the majority of the globe’s manufacturing.

Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry? The industry in question is bulk-reducing. The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining. The product is perishable. The manufacturing process is labor intensive. The product will be shipped a long distance.

Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry? The industry in question is bulk-reducing. The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining. The product is perishable. The manufacturing process is labor intensive. The product will be shipped a long distance. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 4 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 3, 11, 12, & 18 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.7: List the three types of site factors. Explanation: The cost of the three main site factors—land, labor, and capital—vary among places. Globally, labor is the most important site factor.

Industrialization in the United States began in: the Midwest. New England. New York. Pennsylvania. the South.

Industrialization in the United States began in: the Midwest. New England. New York. Pennsylvania. the South. Answer: B Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 11.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 11 & 12 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.1: Describe the locations of the principle industrial regions. Explanation: Early New England factories produced textiles for sale in Europe.

Beer brewing is: a bulk-gaining industry. a bulk-reducing industry. a break-of-bulk industry. concentrated near mountain-fresh waters. unaffected by situation factors.

Beer brewing is: a bulk-gaining industry. a bulk-reducing industry. a break-of-bulk industry. concentrated near mountain-fresh waters. unaffected by situation factors. Answer: A Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 3, 11 & 18 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.3: Explain why some industries locate near markets. Explanation: Because their product becomes more bulky through manufacturing, breweries seek out locations near markets.

FIGURE 11-9 BULK-GAINING: BEVERAGE PRODUCTION Beer is a bulk-gaining industry. The cans or bottles are filled mostly with water. Most beer is bottled near major metropolitan areas, where most of the consumers are clustered add to caption: The areas in color on the map have relatively high population density.

The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in 1880 1920 1960 1980 2000

The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in 1880 1920 1960 1980 2000 Answer: E Difficulty Level: 1 Text Reference: 11.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 14 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.10: Describe the causes and effects of global warming and damage to the ozone layer. Explanation: The Earth’s average temperature has risen in the last century.

FIGURE 11-31 GLOBAL-SCALE AIR POLLUTION: GLOBAL WARMING AND CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS, 1880–2010 Since 1880, carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than one-third, and Earth has warmed by about 1°C (2°F).

The least expensive mode of transport for shipping goods over long distances is by: airplane. automobile. rail. ship. truck.

The least expensive mode of transport for shipping goods over long distances is by: airplane. automobile. rail. ship. truck. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 3, 11 & 18 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.4: Explain why industries use different types of transportation. Explanation: Ship transport is the most cost effective mode over long distances.

Which type of manufacturing requires the lowest level of skill? airplanes automobiles computers consumer electronics textiles

Which type of manufacturing requires the lowest level of skill? airplanes automobiles computers consumer electronics textiles Answer: E Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 3, 11, & 18 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.8: Explain the distribution of textile production. Explanation: The textile industry is labor intensive. As a result, a great emphasis is placed on finding low-cost labor.

It is especially important for steel minimills to locate near: Iron ore deposits Coal deposits Cheap electricity Inexpensive labor Major metropolitan areas

It is especially important for steel minimills to locate near: Iron ore deposits Coal deposits Cheap electricity Inexpensive labor Major metropolitan areas Answer: E Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 11 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.3: Explain why some industries locate near markets. Explanation: Steel minimills need to locate near the markets because of high shipping costs.

Figure 11-16 MINIMILLS Minimills, which produce steel from scrap metal, are more numerous than integrated steel mills, and they are distributed around the country near local markets. Shown are the plants of Nucor, the largest minimill operator in the United States.

Within the United States, manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions? North toward Boston Toward Chicago East toward New York City South toward Houston Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast.

Within the United States, manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions? North toward Boston Toward Chicago East toward New York City South toward Houston Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 11.4 U.S. Geography Standard: 11 & 12 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.14: Explain reasons for changing distribution of industry within the United States. Explanation: Anti-union laws and federally funded infrastructure have enticed industry to move south.

FIGURE 11-39 CHANGING U.S. MANUFACTURING Manufacturing has decreased in the Northeast.

Outsourcing: is one aspect of vertical integration. is at the core of Fordist mass production. leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries. is part of a just-in-time production strategy. relies upon securing highly skilled labor.

Outsourcing: is one aspect of vertical integration. is at the core of Fordist mass production. leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries. is part of a just-in-time production strategy. relies upon securing highly skilled labor. Answer: C Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 11.4 U.S. Geography Standard: 3, 11, & 18 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 11.15: Explain reasons for the emergence of new industrial regions. Explanation: Outsourcing is a key part of the new international division of labor.

Which one of countries listed below is not one of the World's leading steel producing countries? China Russia United States Canada Japan

Which one of countries listed below is not one of the World's leading steel producing countries? China Russia United States Canada Japan Answer: D Difficulty Level: 4 Text Reference: 11.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 16 Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis Learning Outcome: N/A Explanation: Canada is not one of the world's major steel producers.

Figure 11-17 SHARE OF GLOBAL STEE L PRODUCTION, 1980 AND 2010 The share of world steel produced in developing countries increased from 21 percent in 1980 to 68 percent in 2010.

Acid precipitation is: A global phenomenon Most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa Unrelated to prevailing winds Most common downwind of industrial areas Is caused by the thinning of the ozone layer

Acid precipitation is: A global phenomenon Most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa Unrelated to prevailing winds Most common downwind of industrial areas Is caused by the thinning of the ozone layer Answer: D Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 11.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 14 Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis Learning Outcome 11.11: Describe causes and effects of regional and local scale air pollution. Explanation: The eastern portion of the country generally has the most acidic rain in the United States because it is downwind from a large amount of factories and coal burning electrical generating stations.

FIGURE 11-34 REGIONAL-SCALE AIR POLLUTION: ACID DEPOSITION IN THE UNITED STATES As a result of emissions controls, the rate of acid deposition has declined.