Natural Resources in the US
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What was a significant factor that influenced people to move to different areas in the early United States?

  • Massive industrialization in the east
  • Climate change in the eastern US
  • Lack of natural resources in the west
  • Discovery of gold and oil fields (correct)
  • Which event led to a rapid movement of people towards California in the early days of the United States?

  • Civil war
  • Immigration policy changes
  • Industrial revolution
  • Gold rush (correct)
  • Why do immigrants play a crucial role in the economic growth of the United States?

  • By limiting innovation and business ventures
  • By reducing the value of capital
  • By decreasing productivity
  • By increasing productivity and value in the country (correct)
  • What is one of the reasons that the US transitioned from an export-driven economy to importing manufactured goods?

    <p>Increase in population and consumption levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is mentioned as a reason for many people living in California today?

    <p>Climate and historical gold rush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the gold rush impact the movement of products and capital in the United States?

    <p>It led to increased movement westwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of immigrants entering the United States is highlighted as contributing to innovation and business ventures?

    <p>Flexibility and risk-taking attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how movement of products, capital, and people influenced the development of the United States?

    <p>It promoted innovation and economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the abundance of natural resources play a crucial role in the success of the United States?

    <p>It allowed for economies of scale that lowered the cost of products and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical advantage did the US have due to its coastline and borders with Canada and Mexico?

    <p>Reduced defense spending during development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Great Plains considered particularly fertile for agriculture in the United States?

    <p>The area has abundant fertile soil and temperate climates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource was instrumental in the US's development during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's coal reserves does the United States possess?

    <p>27%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the abundant water supply in the US differ from many other places?

    <p>80% of used water comes from lakes, rivers, and streams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the abundance of easily accessible oil contribute significantly to the US's development?

    <p>The extraction of oil spurred economic growth and innovation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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