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Grade 4social-studiesStudents explain how physical geography and resources influence economic activities in different states.

How Geography Shapes State Economies

Practice geography and state economies with 10 problems, an answer key, and a printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: D2.Eco.3.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students explain how physical geography and resources influence economic activities in different states.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. State A has many sunny days and flat land. Which crop would grow well there? (corn, rice, or cotton)
2. State B has a long coastline along the ocean. Which economic activity would be common there? (fishing, mining, or wheat farming)
3. State C has tall mountains and beautiful valleys. Many people visit to hike and see nature. What economic activity does this geography support? (tourism, shipbuilding, or oil drilling)
4. State D has large forests with many trees. Which industry would likely be important there? (lumber and wood products, car manufacturing, or growing oranges)
5. State E has rich soil, plenty of rainfall, and a long growing season. Explain why farming would be an important part of this state's economy.
6. State F has underground deposits of iron and copper. It also has rivers for transporting heavy materials. Name two ways geography helps this state's mining industry.

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
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Standards: D2.Eco.3.3-5
Skill: Students explain how physical geography and resources influence economic activities in different states.
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