Day 5&6 US & Canada

Exports

• are services sold to another country.

• are goods sold to another country.

• are goods sold to another planet.

• are goods bought to another country.

Directions: Select ALL of the correct answer that apply.

The factors that determine the distribution of goods in a free enterprise economy are?

• Markets determine prices, products, and services

• The central government oversees all prices

• Little to NO government control

• Corporate businesses have price controls

• Government set what types of products are going to be made and sold

Which three (3) countries are involved in The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile
• United Kingdom, France, Germany
• India, China, Japan
• United States, Canada, Mexico

What PUSH & Pull Factors cause people to  immigrate from their home country to another country?

• Push factors include economic hardship, political instability, and war; pull factors include better job opportunities, political stability, and quality of life.
• Strong family ties
• Cultural homogeneity
• High levels of education

What is a Perceptual Region?

• A perceptual region is an area defined by people's minds and feelings rather than formal boundaries.

• A perceptual region is a legally defined area with strict boundaries.
• A perceptual region is a physical location marked by geographical features.
• A perceptual region is an area that is universally recognized and agreed upon by all cultures.

What type of region would the “RUST BELT” BE CONSIDERED?

• Formal Region

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

A region in which several large cities and surrounding areas grow together.

• rural area
• city network
• urban cluster
• metropolitan area

Large cities and nearby suburbs and towns

• Industrial zones
• Metropolitan areas
• Rural areas
• Urban centers

Why are the Middle Atlantic States. Referred to as the “rust belt”

• They are called the 'rust belt' because of their agricultural success.
• They are called the 'rust belt' due to industrial decline and factory closures.
• They are referred to as the 'rust belt' due to their high population growth.
• They are known as the 'rust belt' because of their thriving tech industry.

Why is the "South" referred to as the “Sunbelt”?

• The 'South' is called the 'Sunbelt' due to its high population density.
• The 'South' is known as the 'Sunbelt' because of its historical significance.
• The 'South' is referred to as the 'Sunbelt' due to its warm climate and economic growth.
• The 'South' is referred to as the 'Sunbelt' because it has the most national parks.