40+ Maps That Can Show You The Real World and How It Works

Published on 10/24/2022
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11. USA: Home Of One-Tenth Of The Globe’s Forest

The forestry industry is a very profitable one, but as old trees are felled, they must be replaced with new ones to keep the company continuing. Due to the fact that it contains around 10 percent of the world’s forests, the United States is a significant provider of wood to the rest of the globe.

11 USA Home Of One Tenth Of The Globes Forest

11 USA Home Of One Tenth Of The Globes Forest

The forestry business is thriving, and even though extensive logging does contribute to the deforestation of the world’s remaining forests, initiatives to plant additional trees have helped decrease the rate of deforestation. The mayors and councilors of cities are always coming up with new initiatives to plant trees. This ensures that the United States of America will continue to have a green environment.

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12. Built Railroads That Lead To Nowhere

Taking a train ride and watching the scenery go by outside the window is one of the most peaceful ways to get around. During the Industrial Revolution, many American businesses started building railways because they thought that they would eventually connect all cities and towns.

12 Built Railroads That Lead To Nowhere

12 Built Railroads That Lead To Nowhere

This dream came to an end in the year 1893. It was a time of economic trouble that became known as “the Panic,” and a lot of businesses and households went out of business during this time. Because of this, there are railroad tracks in some parts of the United States that don’t go anywhere.

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