Question

assess your understanding
explain why each city developed where it did.

1. charleston:

1. huntington:

1. morgantown:

1. parkersburg:

1. wheeling:

section 2 geography influences the work people do
industry in west virginia
geography directly influences industry development. throughout the history of civilization, natural resources impacted what people could use, produce, and trade. entrepreneurs and businesses are attracted to valuable natural resources. while this is less important today than it used to be, it is still a major factor of industries that develop in an area.
entrepreneurs and businesses also consider the climate and landforms when making decisions about developing industry. landforms in west virginia can cause accessibility and transportation problems and affect how well crops grow.
agriculture
as settlers moved into what became west virginia, some settled in valleys where they first practiced subsistence farming. the agricultural industry began developing in the late 1700s and early 1800s as the production of livestock, and fruits became popular in the state. settlers harvested wheat, buckwheat, and corn and used the land to raise livestock.
western virginia had a limited amount of flat land. the steeply sloping lands made establishing large farms for crop - growing difficult. however, the sloping lands made fine pasture for grazing livestock. today, poultry (including eggs) and cattle are important in selling agricultural products. some crops, such as hay, are also grown in west virginia but are a smaller portion of the states agricultural output. ninety - eight percent of west virginia farms are considered small.

Explanation:

Without additional context or information about these cities, it's difficult to give detailed reasons. However, generally cities develop due to factors like access to natural resources, transportation routes (rivers, railways, etc.), fertile land for agriculture, or strategic military - locations. For example, a city near a major river may have developed as a trading hub.

Answer:

1. Charleston: No specific information provided, but could be due to access to waterways for trade, natural resources in the area, or a strategic location for early settlers.
2. Huntington: May have developed because of its location on a transportation route (such as a river or railway), potential for industry based on nearby resources, or as a center for agriculture in the region.
3. Morgantown: Could have developed around a university (if applicable), due to natural resources like coal or timber in the area, or because of its location in a valley with potential for settlement and economic activities.
4. Parkersburg: Likely due to its location on a navigable waterway (such as the Ohio River), which facilitated trade and transportation, or access to resources for industry and agriculture.
5. Wheeling: May have developed as a transportation hub (e.g., on a river or important road), due to its strategic location during early settlement or for its potential in industry and commerce based on local resources.