U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman

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

jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource

examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver

examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker

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

GDP is high

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

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

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

GDP is improving but moderate

GDP is low

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

Countries considered "developing," such as China

Country has well-developed infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate

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

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

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 dark blue:

agreement includes free trade only

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

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

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

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