Week 8 Discussion 1&2 - Geography alone can affect a developed

Discussion 8-1

Geography alone can affect a developed country’s economy and future. Choose a developed country that exists today. Try not to choose a country that has been chosen by a classmate.

· Describe any geographic barriers present in the country that inhibit industrial development.

· How might the country overcome these barriers?

Discussion 8-2

All of us live near some major industry. Describe the history of an industry in the city you live in or a nearby city.

· How has the industry changed over the last fifty years?

· What cultural changes have occurred to drive those changes?

· What do you see as the future of industry in the city?