Chapter 11.1-11.2 reading Guide
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Define Industrial Revolution
Define Cottage Industry
Who invented the steam engine? Where?
Bullet the innovations made during the Industrial Revolution in Iron, Coal,
Transportation, Textiles, Chemicals and Food processing
5. Where was the first railroad build? When?
6. What are the three largest manufacturing regions in the world? What are the second
leading regions for manufacturing?
7. Fill out the attached chart.
11.2
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What are the 2 most important factors when considering the location of industry?
Define the 2 above
State and Define the 2 most important factors of Situation
List a few non-metallic minerals
Describe the difference in Ferrous and non ferrous alloys
List (bullet) where Ferrous alloys come from
List where non ferrous metals come from
What are the three types of industry that need to be located near the market? Define each
(you have to look ahead a bit for definitions)
9. List a few bulk gaining industries
10. List a few Single-Market Manufacturers
11. List a few perishable products
12. What are the four modes of transportation for inputs and products? Which is the most
expensive
13. What has been the role of containerization in the shipping industry
14. What is the Break of Bulk point?
15. What are the four steps of copper production? Where is each one done?
16. Create a mini time line of the steel industry. Illustrate it
17. Describe the changes in the manufacturing and distribution of the auto industry
18. Note some specific characteristics in the car manufacturing industry in North America,
Europe and East Asia
19. Return to Civic and Economics List 3 FACTORS of PRODUCTION
20. Describe labor intensive industry and note a few
21. Why do tech companies like to be in silicon valley?
22. What is the role of one story buildings in deciding where to locate an industry?
23. Describe the diffusion of the textile industry.