The Sun Belt region of the United States stretches from the southern Atlantic coast to the coast of California. The climate is typically warm allowing agriculture. Cities such as Miami and New Orleans are major centers for the movement of goods and people.
How do states benefit from their geographical location in the Sun Belt?
A
A big part of their economy depends on tourism, agriculture jobs, and the movement of goods.
B
The geographical location does not have an impact on the Sun Belt states.
C
Although the states have little agriculture, the states have large tourism industries.
D
Sun Belt states have a large fishing industry.
Which of the following best summarizes the affect of railroads on the growth of Midwestern cities?
A
They provided more efficient movement of goods along the Mississippi River.
B
They helped cities grow by allowing them to ship the goods they produced faster and to more places.
C
The location only in the middle of the country and along Lake Michigan allowed goods to be shipped out of the city.
D
The railroads had no impact on the growth of Midwestern cities.