U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker

jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource

jobs that connect products with customers OR operate in the service industry

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman

jobs that create a new, finished product out of a natural resource

examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver

Countries considered "under-developed," such as Somalia in eastern Africa

Countries considered "developing," such as China

Countries considered "developed," such as Norway in Northern Europe

GDP is low

GDP is improving but moderate

Country has very little infrastructure (roads, public services, little education)

Country has some infrastructure (roads, education, public services)

Country has well-developed infrastructure

GDP is high

example: "The barber shop is in the center of town, near a busy restaurant and minutes from a major highway."

Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate

This is MOST important for primary industries, such as mining and farming.

This is MOST important for tertiary industries, such as furniture stores, education, and banks.

example: "The farm is on a plain in an area that has a temperate climate and adequate rainfall."

Describes what a location is like in terms of what is near the location

Trade bloc on the map in teal (light blue):

Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:

agreement includes free trade only

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

members: 27 countries in Europe including France, Italy, and Germany

agreement includes free trade, cooperation for peace, and environmental controls

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

members: ten countries in southeast Asia including Singapore and the Philippines

agreements include free trade, a common government, free travel between countries, and a common currency (money)