[Geographical Question] What's the difference between the industrial zone in the northeast of the United States and the industrial zone in south-central Liaoning, China?

▲ Advantages and location conditions of developing traditional industries in industrial areas in the northeast of the United States:

(1) Rich coal, iron ore and water resources.

(2) Convenient and cheap water transportation conditions

(3) There are many cities and a vast market.

(4) The producing area of dairy products and the supply of non-staple food are convenient.

(5) The region where European immigrants first arrived was the region where American capitalism developed earliest.

▲ Reasons for the decline of traditional industries in industrial areas in the northeast of the United States in the middle and late 20th century:

(1) Single industrial structure

(2) The impact of the international market has reduced the market demand for its products.

(3) Traffic congestion and serious environmental pollution.

(4) The development of sunshine zone in the south and west.

(5) the influence of new technologies and high-tech industries.

Central and South Liaoning Industrial Zone is rich in advantageous resources: rich in coal, iron and oil. Convenient transportation, broad market, inferior water source, insufficient energy and serious pollution.