1. The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography 10th Edition Classroom Response System Questions Chapter 11

2. 11-01 Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas
Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas. The Mohawk Valley is to the United States as:
the Central Industrial district is to the United States.
Kuznetsk is to East Asia.
Middle Atlantic is to United Kingdom.
Silesia is to Eastern Europe.
Volga is to Western Europe.

3. the Central Industrial district is to the United States.
Complete the following analogy concerning industrial areas. The Mohawk Valley is to the United States as:
the Central Industrial district is to the United States.
Kuznetsk is to East Asia.
Middle Atlantic is to United Kingdom.
Silesia is to Eastern Europe.
Volga is to Western Europe.
Explanation: Although industry is located worldwide, the four major industrial regions account for the majority of the globe’s manufacturing.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1 … Where is industry distributed?
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 12 THE PROCESSES, PATTERNS, AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

4. 11-02 Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry?
The industry in question is bulk-reducing.
The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining.
The product is perishable.
The manufacturing process is labor intensive.
The product will be shipped a long distance.

5. The industry in question is bulk-reducing.
Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry?
The industry in question is bulk-reducing.
The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining.
The product is perishable.
The manufacturing process is labor intensive.
The product will be shipped a long distance.
Explanation: The cost of the three main site factors—land, labor, and capital—vary among places. Globally, labor is the most important site factor.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Why do industries have different distributions?
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 12 THE PROCESSES, PATTERNS, AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

6. 11-03 Industrialization in the United States began in:
the Midwest.
New England.
New York.
Pennsylvania.
the South.

7. 11-03 Industrialization in the United States began in: the Midwest.
New England.
New York.
Pennsylvania.
the South.
Explanation: Early New England factories produced textiles for sale in Europe.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1 … U.S. Industrial Areas
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 12 THE PROCESSES, PATTERNS, AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

8. Beer brewing is:
a bulk-gaining industry.
a bulk-reducing industry.
a break-of-bulk industry.
concentrated near mountain-fresh waters.
unaffected by situation factors.

9. a bulk-gaining industry. a bulk-reducing industry.
Beer brewing is:
a bulk-gaining industry.
a bulk-reducing industry.
a break-of-bulk industry.
concentrated near mountain-fresh waters.
unaffected by situation factors.
Explanation: Because their product becomes more bulky through manufacturing, breweries seek out locations near markets.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Proximity to Markets
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

10. 11-04

11. Which of the following statements about the manufacturing of cars in the United States is true?
There are relatively few factories in the South.
Each plant focuses on only one or a few models.
Plants are located near each major metropolitan area.
Factories are more dispersed now than they were in the 1950s.
Factories locate near railroads and industrial canals to ship their products.

12. There are relatively few factories in the South.
Which of the following statements about the manufacturing of cars in the United States is true?
There are relatively few factories in the South.
Each plant focuses on only one or a few models.
Plants are located near each major metropolitan area.
Factories are more dispersed now than they were in the 1950s.
Factories locate near railroads and industrial canals to ship their products.
Explanation: Auto manufacturers have clustered near the population center of the country.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Proximity to markets
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

13. 11-05

14. 11-06 The least expensive mode of transport for shipping goods over long distances is by:
airplane.
automobile.
rail.
ship.
truck.

15. 11-06 The least expensive mode of transport for shipping goods over long distances is by:
airplane.
automobile.
rail.
ship.
truck.
Explanation: Ship transport is the most cost effective mode over long distances.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Ship, Rail, Truck, or Air?
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

16. 11-07 Which type of manufacturing requires the lowest level of skill?
airplanes
automobiles
computers
consumer electronics
textiles

17. 11-07 Which type of manufacturing requires the lowest level of skill?
airplanes
automobiles
computers
consumer electronics
textiles
Explanation: The textile industry is labor intensive. As a result, a great emphasis is placed on finding low-cost labor.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Labor
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

18. 11-08 It is especially important for aluminum processors to locate near:
beverage manufacturers.
cheap electricity.
inexpensive labor.
major metropolitan areas.
navigable rivers.

19. beverage manufacturers. cheap electricity. inexpensive labor.
It is especially important for aluminum processors to locate near:
beverage manufacturers.
cheap electricity.
inexpensive labor.
major metropolitan areas.
navigable rivers.
Explanation: Reducing aluminum from bauxite ore requires large amounts of electricity.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Land
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE

20. Within the United States, manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions?
North toward Boston
Toward Chicago
East toward New York City
South toward Houston
Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast.

21. East toward New York City South toward Houston
Within the United States, manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions?
North toward Boston
Toward Chicago
East toward New York City
South toward Houston
Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast.
Explanation: Anti-union laws and federally funded infrastructure have enticed industry to move south.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3 … Interregional Shifts in Manufacturing
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 12 THE PROCESSES, PATTERNS, AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

22. 11-09

23. Outsourcing:
is one aspect of vertical integration.
is at the core of Fordist mass production.
leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries.
is part of a just-in-time production strategy.
relies upon securing highly skilled labor.

24. is one aspect of vertical integration.
Outsourcing:
is one aspect of vertical integration.
is at the core of Fordist mass production.
leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries.
is part of a just-in-time production strategy.
relies upon securing highly skilled labor.
Explanation: Outsourcing is a key part of the new international division of labor.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Outsourcing
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE