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Economic transition

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U.S. Economy

Which statement correctly explains Pennsylvania economic transition?

Many traditional heavy industries declined or changed during the later 20th century.
Employment and GDP measure exactly the same economic activity.
Pennsylvania’s modern economy depends almost entirely on coal and steel.
State GDP alone shows how economic gains are distributed to every household.

Correct answer(s):

Many traditional heavy industries declined or changed during the later 20th century.

U.S. Economy

What is the clearest description of Pennsylvania economic transition?

Pennsylvania’s modern economy depends almost entirely on coal and steel.
Pennsylvania has no meaningful agricultural or energy sector today.
Service industries have little role in Pennsylvania’s current economy.
Some Pennsylvania communities lost factories, mines, and population during industrial restructuring.

Correct answer(s):

Some Pennsylvania communities lost factories, mines, and population during industrial restructuring.

U.S. Economy

Which statement best describes Pennsylvania economic transition?

Manufacturing disappeared from Pennsylvania after heavy industry declined.
Pennsylvania has no meaningful agricultural or energy sector today.
State GDP alone shows how economic gains are distributed to every household.
Healthcare, education, technology, logistics, finance, energy, and advanced manufacturing became increasingly important in Pennsylvania.

Correct answer(s):

Healthcare, education, technology, logistics, finance, energy, and advanced manufacturing became increasingly important in Pennsylvania.