In what ways has the great lakes St. Lawrence sea way contributed to the economy of Canada and the United States of America (U.S.A)?

      

Explain ways in which the great lakes St. Lawrence sea way has contributed to the economy of Canada and the United States of America (U.S.A).

  

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Maurice
(i) The sea way has created employment opportunities in the transport industry raising the standards of living of the people in the area.

(ii) Tariffs charged earn the countries income.

(iii) It provides cheap means of transport for both imports and exports, thus encouraging internal or international trade.

(iv) It has led to growth of ports and towns along its course. These have become focal points for various economic activities.

(v) Due to accessibility to raw materials, there has been extensive industrial development in the area.

(vi) The dams found along the route provide hydroelectric power for domestic and industrial use.

(vii) The sea way is a tourists attraction which generates income in the region.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 22, 2017 at 14:48


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