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California Trade

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U.S. Economy

How do major ports support California’s economy?

They stop international trade.
They eliminate all transportation costs.
They serve only local tourism.
They reduce the cost of connecting producers and consumers to global markets.

Correct answer(s):

They reduce the cost of connecting producers and consumers to global markets.

U.S. Economy

Why can port congestion affect businesses far from the harbor?

Containers never leave the port.
Delays spread through manufacturing, retail, trucking, rail, and warehousing.
Ports have no inland connections.
Only sailors are affected.

Correct answer(s):

Delays spread through manufacturing, retail, trucking, rail, and warehousing.

U.S. Economy

Why is Asian trade especially important to California logistics?

California has no ocean ports.
Asia is connected to California by land only.
California borders the Atlantic.
California faces the Pacific and lies on major trans-Pacific routes.

Correct answer(s):

California faces the Pacific and lies on major trans-Pacific routes.