1. “Factors of Economic Growth (II)”
7th Grade Social Studies

2. SS7E10
SS7E10:
“The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.”

3. SS7E10c
SS7E10c:
“Explain the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. ”

4. SS7E10c
Due to their large sizes and physical geography, China and India have high amounts of natural resources

5. SS7E10c These resources have helped their economies
China and India have large quantities of coal

6. SS7E10c
Due to its smaller size and physical geography, Japan has fewer natural resources:
Japan is forced to import most of its raw materials
Japan has many trade barriers in place to protect its economy

7. SS7E10d
SS7E10d:
“Describe the role of entrepreneurship.”

8. SS7E10d
Entrepreneur:
Someone who takes money and talents to start own business

9. SS7E10d
Entrepreneurship is more common in nations that are closer to the Market side of the continuum

10. SS7E10d
Entrepreneurship in S+E Asia is not limited to large businesses:
There are many small businesses that are operated by individual entrepreneurs

11. SS7E10d
Entrepreneurs can make significant contributions to a country’s economy