Why is the region discussed in this chapter referred to as a peripheral area?
What will be an ideal response?
The region is a peripheral area because it is economically weaker than surround areas, and is dependent on decisions and policies established outside the region. It is dominated by Megalopolis to the south and west; is relatively isolated; and has a marginal agriculture, a lack of natural resources, and a lack of urbanization.
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Wild turkey populations in the United States have made a dramatic recovery in large part because of
A) the Endangered Species Act. B) the Lacey Act. C) hunting restrictions. D) the elimination of wolves in their native environments.
The spatial clustering of high tech industry in Silicon Valley was a result of
A) skilled labor and venture capital. B) tax holidays and climate amenities. C) skilled labor and climate amenities. D) venture capital and tax holidays. E) the Pacific Rim economy and brain drain.
The speed of transportation and communication increased with the Industrial Revolution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are factors conditions EXCEPT
A) human resources. B) government regulations. C) capital resources. D) knowledge-based resources. E) infrastructure.