Question 1

Figure 11.7.2, Earned Annual Income (Males)  
-Textiles are assembled into four main types of products. Which of the following is not one of the four major uses?

Accepted Answer

A)  garments 
B)  home products 
C)  carpets 
D)  industrial uses 
E)  construction materials 
A)  garments 
B)  home products 
C)  carpets 
D)  industrial uses 
E)  construction materials E

Question 2

What are some of the industries that were transformed by the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Industries impacted by the Industrial Revolution included coal, iron, transportation, textiles, chemicals, and food processing.
Coal was the source of energy to operate the ovens and the steam engines. Wood, the main energy source prior to the Industrial Revolution, was becoming scarce in England because it was in heavy demand for construction of ships, buildings, and furniture, as well as for heat. Manufacturers turned to coal, which was then plentiful in England.
Iron: One of the first industries to benefit (albeit indirectly) from Watt's steam engine. The usefulness of iron had been known for centuries, but it was difficult to produce because ovens had to be constantly heated. Coal-fired smelters could do this, however, particularly if coal was being supplied from a nearby mine and/or transported to the smelter by steam-powered railroad engines-which also relied on coal to heat their engines. Steam engines were also used inside coal mines to pump water out of the mines, and therefore allow access to veins of coal.
Transportation: Critical for diffusing the Industrial Revolution. First canals and then railroads enabled factories to attract large numbers of workers, bring in bulky raw materials such as iron ore and coal, and ship finished goods to consumers.
Textiles: Transformed from a dispersed cottage industry to a concentrated factory system during the late eighteenth century. In 1768, With the invention of machines (cotton gins) to untangle cotton prior to spinning, spinning frames were placed inside factories near sources of rapidly flowing water, which supplied the power. Because they resembled large watermills, they were known as mills. As coal became more widely available, steam-powered textile mills began to replace watermills.
Chemicals: An industry created to bleach and dye cloth. In 1746, Roebuck and Garbett established a factory to bleach cotton with sulfuric acid obtained from burning coal. When combined with various metals, sulfuric acid produced another acid called vitriol, useful for dying clothing.
Food processing: Essential to feed the factory workers no longer living on farms. In 1810, French confectioner Nicholas Appert started canning food in glass bottles sterilized in boiling water.

Question 3

The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which became effective in 1994, eliminated most barriers to moving goods between Mexico and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

By enacting so-called "right-to-work" laws, southern states made it easier for factory workers to form unions and bargain with employers from a position of strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a company has a product that is made at only one plant, and the critical location factor is minimizing the cost of distribution throughout North America, then the optimal factory location is on either the West or East coast rather than the U.S. interior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What factors would influence a firm to locate closer to its inputs rather than closer to its market?

Accepted Answer

Every industry uses some inputs and sell

Question 7

The shift of world manufacturing to new industrial regions can be seen most clearly in the manufacture of:

Accepted Answer

A)  steel 
B)  prefab housing 
C)  beverages 
D)  canned foods 
E)  pharmaceuticals 
A)  steel 
B)  prefab housing 
C)  beverages 
D)  canned foods 
E)  pharmaceuticals

Question 8

Generally, the farther something is transported, the lower is the cost per kilometer (or mile).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a break-of-bulk point?

Accepted Answer

A break-of-bulk point is a location wher

Question 10

Carmakers' assembly plants account for around ________ percent of the value of the vehicles that bear their names, with ________ percent coming from outsourced, independent parts makers.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 90 
B)  20; 80 
C)  30; 70 
D)  50; 50 
E)  60; 40 
A)  10; 90 
B)  20; 80 
C)  30; 70 
D)  50; 50 
E)  60; 40

Question 11

This region was Europe's fastest-growing manufacturing area during the late twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A)  Northeastern Spain, centered on Barcelona 
B)  Western Portugal, centered on Lisbon 
C)  South-Central Germany, around Munich 
D)  Southern United Kingdom, near the English Channel 
E)  Western Russia, centered on Moscow 
A)  Northeastern Spain, centered on Barcelona 
B)  Western Portugal, centered on Lisbon 
C)  South-Central Germany, around Munich 
D)  Southern United Kingdom, near the English Channel 
E)  Western Russia, centered on Moscow

Question 12

Which of the following modes of transportation are usually attractive for very long distances because the cost per kilometer is very low?

Accepted Answer

A)  airplanes 
B)  ships 
C)  motorcycles 
D)  trucks 
E)  bicycle messengers 
A)  airplanes 
B)  ships 
C)  motorcycles 
D)  trucks 
E)  bicycle messengers

Question 13

Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors are known as the Detroit 3 because their headquarters, research facilities, and all their assembly plants are clustered in the Detroit area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Airplanes are normally the most expensive mode of transport, so they are usually reserved for transporting expensive heavy equipment over long distances to make it cost effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The world's three major ________ house 80 percent of the world's final assembly plants, including 40 percent in East Asia, 25 percent in Europe, and 15 percent in North America.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial regions 
B)  river valleys 
C)  manufacturing cities 
D)  cultural regions 
E)  industrialized countries 
A)  industrial regions 
B)  river valleys 
C)  manufacturing cities 
D)  cultural regions 
E)  industrialized countries

Question 16

What are some of the interregional shifts in manufacturing in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing jobs have been shifting wi

Question 17

In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, multistory factories were constructed in the countryside because of the availability of cheap land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following countries is not one of the top global producers of cotton yarn?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Mexico 
E)  Argentina 
A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Mexico 
E)  Argentina

Question 19

What are some of the factors that would influence a firm to locate close to its market?

Accepted Answer

For many firms, the optimal location is

Question 20

Figure 11.4.4, World Steel Production, 1980 and 2010  
-Looking at Figure 11.4.4, which of the following countries had the highest steel production in 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Argentina 
B)  Russia 
C)  China 
D)  United States 
E)  Brazil 
A)  Argentina 
B)  Russia 
C)  China 
D)  United States 
E)  Brazil

Figure 11.7.2, Earned Annual Income (Males) -Textiles are assembled into four main types of products. Which of the following is not one of the four major uses?

What are some of the industries that were transformed by the Industrial Revolution?

The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which became effective in 1994, eliminated most barriers to moving goods between Mexico and the United States.

By enacting so-called "right-to-work" laws, southern states made it easier for factory workers to form unions and bargain with employers from a position of strength.

If a company has a product that is made at only one plant, and the critical location factor is minimizing the cost of distribution throughout North America, then the optimal factory location is on either the West or East coast rather than the U.S. interior.

What factors would influence a firm to locate closer to its inputs rather than closer to its market?

The shift of world manufacturing to new industrial regions can be seen most clearly in the manufacture of:

Generally, the farther something is transported, the lower is the cost per kilometer (or mile).

What is a break-of-bulk point?

Carmakers' assembly plants account for around percent of the value of the vehicles that bear their names, with percent coming from outsourced, independent parts makers.

This region was Europe's fastest-growing manufacturing area during the late twentieth century.

Which of the following modes of transportation are usually attractive for very long distances because the cost per kilometer is very low?

Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors are known as the Detroit 3 because their headquarters, research facilities, and all their assembly plants are clustered in the Detroit area.

Airplanes are normally the most expensive mode of transport, so they are usually reserved for transporting expensive heavy equipment over long distances to make it cost effective.

The world's three major ________ house 80 percent of the world's final assembly plants, including 40 percent in East Asia, 25 percent in Europe, and 15 percent in North America.

What are some of the interregional shifts in manufacturing in the United States?

In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, multistory factories were constructed in the countryside because of the availability of cheap land.

Which of the following countries is not one of the top global producers of cotton yarn?

What are some of the factors that would influence a firm to locate close to its market?

Figure 11.4.4, World Steel Production, 1980 and 2010 -Looking at Figure 11.4.4, which of the following countries had the highest steel production in 2010?

Thinking Geographically

Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

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Biosphere

Population

Migration

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Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

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Urban Patterns

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Exam 11: Industry

Figure 11.7.2, Earned Annual Income (Males) -Textiles are assembled into four main types of products. Which of the following is not one of the four major uses?

What are some of the industries that were transformed by the Industrial Revolution?

The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which became effective in 1994, eliminated most barriers to moving goods between Mexico and the United States.

By enacting so-called "right-to-work" laws, southern states made it easier for factory workers to form unions and bargain with employers from a position of strength.

If a company has a product that is made at only one plant, and the critical location factor is minimizing the cost of distribution throughout North America, then the optimal factory location is on either the West or East coast rather than the U.S. interior.

What factors would influence a firm to locate closer to its inputs rather than closer to its market?

The shift of world manufacturing to new industrial regions can be seen most clearly in the manufacture of:

Generally, the farther something is transported, the lower is the cost per kilometer (or mile).

What is a break-of-bulk point?

Carmakers' assembly plants account for around ________ percent of the value of the vehicles that bear their names, with ________ percent coming from outsourced, independent parts makers.

This region was Europe's fastest-growing manufacturing area during the late twentieth century.

Which of the following modes of transportation are usually attractive for very long distances because the cost per kilometer is very low?

Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors are known as the Detroit 3 because their headquarters, research facilities, and all their assembly plants are clustered in the Detroit area.

Airplanes are normally the most expensive mode of transport, so they are usually reserved for transporting expensive heavy equipment over long distances to make it cost effective.

The world's three major ________ house 80 percent of the world's final assembly plants, including 40 percent in East Asia, 25 percent in Europe, and 15 percent in North America.

What are some of the interregional shifts in manufacturing in the United States?

In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, multistory factories were constructed in the countryside because of the availability of cheap land.

Which of the following countries is not one of the top global producers of cotton yarn?

What are some of the factors that would influence a firm to locate close to its market?

Figure 11.4.4, World Steel Production, 1980 and 2010 -Looking at Figure 11.4.4, which of the following countries had the highest steel production in 2010?

Thinking Geographically

Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

Landforms

Biosphere

Population

Migration

Languages and Religion

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Resources

Filters

Carmakers' assembly plants account for around percent of the value of the vehicles that bear their names, with percent coming from outsourced, independent parts makers.