CHAPTER 8

Working in Washington
By Emma Rose

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Elements of our Economy

Elements of our
Economy
What makes up our
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Economy
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Washingtons Industries

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Washingtons Industries
Starbucks
Microsoft
Costco
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The Timber Industry

The Timber Industry

Cutting down huge trees in forest was
one of the first industries in
Washington. Our state is now the
second in the nation for timber
production.

The Agricultural Industry

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Agricultural Industry
Raising crops and
animals to sell for
food.
More than 1/3 used for
agriculture

Farmers and Laborers

Farmers own their own
crops or take care of
the owners fields.
Laborers are workers.

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Food Processing

A lot of farm products

are used to make
other products. These
new food products are
called processed
foods.
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Fishing Industry
We have a major
fishing industry
Columbia River,
Puget Sound,
Alaska

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Technology Industry

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Washington's most
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computers when
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Manufacturing Industry

Aircraft
Boats
Trucks
Farm Equipment

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Transportation Industry
Move natural
resources, goods,
and people place
to place

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Global Trade

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We Rely on Trade
Trade has always
been an important
part of
Washingtons
economy.
Global Trade
means selling and
buying all around
the world.

Washington Imports

Clothing
Toys
Electronic Products
Cars

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