AP Human Geography Review Quiz 11.12 - INDUSTRY AND SITUATION FA

Rhine Valley manufacturing is known for its concentration in:

• Germany

• France

• Switzerland

• Netherlands

Cottage industries refer to:

• Small-scale manufacturing done in rural households

• Large factories in urban areas

• Agricultural practices in suburban areas

• Trade conducted in marketplaces

Great Lakes manufacturing is known for its:

• Automobile manufacturing

• Textile production

• Shipbuilding industry

• Chemical production

Call centers are:

• Facilities where customer service representatives handle inquiries by phone

• Centers for agricultural research

• Centers for manufacturing automobiles

• Centers for financial transactions

New England manufacturing was characterized by its focus on:

• Textile production

• Steel manufacturing

• Automobile assembly

• Electronics production

Railroads were crucial during the Industrial Revolution for:

• Transporting goods and raw materials over long distances

• Providing electricity to factories

• Facilitating communication between regions

• Supporting agricultural production

Containerization refers to:

• The standardized shipping of goods in large containers

• The use of containers for waste disposal

• The packaging of goods in small containers for retail sale

• The use of containers for agricultural storage

Where is the majority of manufacturing concentrated in the "¾ world"?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Pittsburgh manufacturing was historically associated with:

• Steel production

• Textile manufacturing

• Automobile assembly

• Electronics production

Infrastructure refers to:

• The physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society

• The natural resources available in a region

• The cultural practices of a society

• The political systems governing a society