In this lesson, you will examine economic activities around the world. Economic activities involve three phases: production, distribution, and consumption. You will be able to locate and determine factors that affect these economic activities, such as climate, resources, and infrastructure.

Look at the examples of economic activities below. Can you describe the economic activity depicted in each one?

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These are just a few examples of the many types of economic activities around the world. Some economic activities may be specific to a region, while some economic activities may thrive in more than one region of the world. There are several factors that affect where economic activities are located, such as climate, resources, and infrastructure.

The next section will identify the location of selected economic activities. This information will help you understand some of the factors affecting economic activities.