Saturday, October 9, 2010

Chapter 8: Appalachia and the Ozarks

This is a very conservative Caucasian population with very few resources to divide among many people.

Increasing coal demands have led to issues with air pollution. Many people that live in this region have second homes, whereas many people are moving to areas like Seattle because of economic opportunity.

This region is known to be economically disadvantaged because of its topography. Its population is half rural and half urban. Seattle, however, is a growing urban center.

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