Lesson 75 of 84 · Regions
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostEconomic Regions
Economic regions are areas that are grouped together based on their economic activities, like farming, manufacturing, and tourism.
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Economic regions are areas that are grouped together based on their economic activities, like farming, manufacturing, and tourism. For example, the Midwest is often called the 'Breadbasket of America' because it produces a lot of the country’s wheat and corn. Different economic regions can influence job opportunities and the types of businesses that thrive in those areas, shaping the lives of the people who live there.
Key Facts
Economic regions are based on types of jobs and industries.
The Midwest is known for agriculture.
Tourism is a major industry in many coastal regions.
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1 of 2What is the Midwest known for in terms of economy?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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“If you could live anywhere on Earth, where would it be — and why?”
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