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Effects of Industrialization — Quiz Answers

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Which natural resource was responsible for the growth of the Ruhr River valley region of Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A
fertile soils
B
forests
C
coal fields
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Which location factor contributed to Turin, Italy, becoming a major center of automobile manufacturing?

A
a mild climate allowing for controlled indoor environments
B
the proximity to infrastructure and raw materials
C
government funding for research and development
3

Why do items produced in smaller quantities tend to have higher prices?

A
They often use more natural resources than companies that use mass-production techniques.
B
They often rely on the skills of individuals and include greater care and attention to detail.
C
They often benefit from the Internet of Things to help customers have the best experience.
4

What is industrial growth?

A
the expansion of plastic packaging waste in landfills and increased pollution in oceans
B
the expansion of companies to meet consumer demand for new products and services
C
the expansion of a city’s boundaries due to job opportunities and increased urbanization
5

How has industrialization led to urbanization?

A
More people in rural areas move to cities in search of work.
B
Companies are using more automatic and robotic devices.
C
More students in remote areas can attend virtual schools.
6

Drag and drop each factor to match it to the most likely reason why a factory was built in a particular location.

Answer:

weather|proximity to water|government policy

8

How has industrialization affected the standard of living around the world?

A
It has decreased the standard of living.
B
It has increased the standard of living.
C
It has not impacted the standard of living.
9

Sort each statement to show whether it applies to negative effects on the environment due to industrial growth or due to industrial waste.

Answer:

natural habitats are replaced by infrastructure,natural resources are consumed more quickly|toxic chemicals enter food systems,bodies of water are polluted

10

What is an industrial cluster?

A
the financial benefits received by a business when industrial costs are lowered
B
the automatic and robotic devices that make industrial operating costs affordable
C
a place where multiple businesses from the same industry are in close proximity

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