What role did mineral resources play in the development of the Manufacturing Core in the North American region?
Resource quality, quantity, and relative location led to rapid development. Water and railroads provided cheap and easy transportation. Iron ore, coal, and limestone are all in close proximity. Automotive, firearms, and electronics started here. The first oil well in the U.S. was at Titusville, PA.
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A) wealthy urban enclaves in Mumbai where the elite live B) high-density urban thoroughfares and sidewalks in cities such as Mumbai C) Muslim nations such as Pakistan and Bangladesh because Islam encourages their growth D) in rugged mountainous terrain of Pakistan, India and Nepal where wood is scarce E) in coastal regions of India and Bangladesh
Plate movement plays a major role in the present non-random distribution of plants and animals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The frequency of reported tornadoes would be favored by all the conditions EXCEPT
A. north south mountain chains. B. proximity to a supply of warm moist air. C. sophisticated detection ability. D. upper level wind shear.
If a government wants to establish a marketable permit program, it must begin by determining
A. how many permits will be issued in the overall market. B. the overall price to be charged for each permit. C. the overall quantity of a certain pollutant that will be allowed. D. whether or not permits will be issued free of charge.