Economic Geography Vocabulary

noun a region in the southern United States known for its cotton production

• The Cotton Belt refers to the region in the southern United States known for its cotton production.
• People in the South often refer to the Cotton Belt as the area where cotton grows best.
• Some folks call the Cotton Belt the 'Cotton Kingdom' because of its historical significance in cotton production.
• In economic terms, the Cotton Belt represents a crucial sector for the region's agricultural industry.

noun the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries

• The study of geography involves analyzing the physical features of the Earth's surface.
• I find geography class really interesting because we get to learn about different countries and cultures.
• I aced my geography test by memorizing all the capitals of the world.
• In the geography of my mind, memories of that place hold a special significance.