Essays Tagged: "Iron ore"

Sweden

dish have saved a bundle while making the most of mother nature.Another resource are the amounts of iron ore and other mineral that this beautiful country has used to propel it's economy. Although whe ... ntly involved in the European Free Trade Association the major exports that Sweden has to offer are iron, forest products, food, and even some petroleum. We are included in the vast group of traders w ...

(2 pages) 108 0 3.8 Jan/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Why had the potato become the staple diet in Ireland in the 1840s?

encing an industrial revolution, Ireland failed to do so due to a lack of natural resources such as iron ore and coal. Even though Ireland was mainly an agricultural economy and had vast supplies of c ... nd lazy. Ireland found it difficult to industrialise because of a lack of natural resources such as iron ore and coal and geographically Ireland was an island on the coast, away from the major trade r ...

(12 pages) 180 3 4.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

The Industrial Heartland--Megalopolis

cky, Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, NewHampshire, and Vermont.Raw Materials(ex. iron ore, coal, limestone etc.) is an unprocessed material used as thebase for primary industry. The ...

(3 pages) 49 0 3.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Sweeden vs. Finland This essay compares the Economic Characteristics of these two countrys which means it tell how they earn and spend money and all sinilartys and differences of the two

ences.Natural resources are very important to both countries economies. Sweden is a big producer of iron ore and other natural minerals. Finland is not a big producer of minerals. They lack in coal, o ... g cod fishermen.Both Finland and Sweden place a very high degree of importance on preserving the environment. They have strict laws on industrial emissions allowed and a high level of nuclear safety. ...

(4 pages) 77 0 4.4 May/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Sweeden vs. Finland This essay shows the differences and the similaritys of Sweeden and Finland it tells how they earn and spend money and all economic characteristics.

ences.Natural resources are very important to both countries economies. Sweden is a big producer of iron ore and other natural minerals. Finland is not a big producer of minerals. They lack in coal, o ... g cod fishermen.Both Finland and Sweden place a very high degree of importance on preserving the environment. They have strict laws on industrial emissions allowed and a high level of nuclear safety. ...

(4 pages) 81 1 4.4 May/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Course of the Second World War

e the silence with his invasion of Denmark and Norway.Norway was important to Hitler because of the iron ore she produced, which was crucial to the German armaments industry. Since the British were in ...

(7 pages) 160 1 4.4 Jul/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

China - Case study

ina has vast plains, deltas and deserts. China is blessed with many natural resources such as coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, and aluminum. It has the world's greatest hydropower potential due ... versus those in state owned companies. Another potential roadblock to economic expansion is the environment. Air pollution has become a significant problem in the cities while, soil erosion and a fal ...

(8 pages) 369 0 4.5 Jul/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Iron

IRONIron in its pure state is soft, malleable and ductile (that can be stretched, drawn or hammered ... zed at room temperatures and this property disappears when heated above 790 degrees Celsius.. Metal iron occurs in a free state in only a few localities, notably Greenland (Encarta, 1996). One of the ... tate in only a few localities, notably Greenland (Encarta, 1996). One of the physical properties of iron as an ore is its color which can be black, brown or even reddish. Hematite is the most importan ...

(4 pages) 52 0 4.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Robber Barons

y 1900s. Enforcing harsh rules, ordering long work hours, and placing their workers in dangerous environments, these men were the pirates of industry.During the post-Civil War era America became the r ... world. The country was a treasure-house of natural resources, including raw materials such as coal, iron ore, copper, lead, timber, and oil, which were essential for the growth of industry. A growing ...

(4 pages) 57 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Why did the allies disagree over the treatment of Germany in 1919?

he Germans, and wanted money to help to rebuild the cities, and coal to compensate for the coal and iron ore extracted from Northern France by the Germans, and to prevent a recurrence of World War One ...

(2 pages) 16 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > German History

Anatomy of a Regional Trading Bloc : The European Union (from the date of Formation to the year 2003)

ands and Luxembourg in 1952. The aim of the ECSC was to eliminate import duties and quotas on coal, iron ore, steel and scrap regarding the international trade among the member countries. The successf ... y could help sustain low interest and inflation rates, a longer economic cycle and an attractive environment for stocks.• Rising appetite for stocks: Stock yields are increasingly competitive wit ...

(30 pages) 201 0 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

THE RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR 1918-1921

the war, but included losses such as one-sixth of the Russian population and over 70 percent of its iron ore and coal. It became a springboard for increased opposition. Social Revolutionary leftists, ...

(2 pages) 32 0 2.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

What were the reasons for prussian growth by 1862

more 'German' Metternich had effectively signed Austria's death warrant. The Rhineland was full of iron ore, coal and other valuable raw materials that had not yet been discovered.In 1818 Prussia pas ...

(5 pages) 26 0 5.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Industrial case study: The production of iron and steel An analisis on iron production

Industrial case studyThe production of iron and steelIntroduction: IRONIron is the most abundant metal and is believed to be the tenth most ... IRONIron is the most abundant metal and is believed to be the tenth most abundant element on earth. Iron is also the most abundant (by mass, 34.6%) element making up the earth. The concentration of ir ... earth. The concentration of iron is mainly found in the inner core to about 5% in the outer crust. Iron is a metal extracted from iron ore, and is hardly ever found in the free elemental state. In or ...

(4 pages) 51 0 4.0 May/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Term Paper on China

, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam. Its natural resources are coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, ... , and new entrants to the work force; reduce corruption and other economic crimes; and c contain environmental damage and social strife related to the economy's rapid transformation. From 100 to 150 m ...

(4 pages) 144 1 4.6 Apr/2006

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Steel

iety and how different kinds of steel can be used.How is steel made?First, the raw materials either iron ore or scrap iron, depending on the process are changed into molten steel. A blast furnace is u ... ther than breakable glass. In 1810 he received a patent for creating a cylindrical canister made of iron coated with tin, creating the modern day process of canning foods.Nearly one decade later, Nico ...

(4 pages) 37 0 4.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

The Australian Automotive Industry

ustralia, automotive exports are the sixth most valuable Australian export - almost as important as iron ore, exceeding those of traditional export sectors such as wheat, beef, and wool, and more than ... ECISIONSThe major problems facing the Australian automotive industry are the rising fuel prices, environmental issues, and public transport being preferred to over cars because of the increased densit ...

(4 pages) 48 0 1.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Fiscal Policy Simulation

has a suitable climate for agriculture. Exports include fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods, iron ore, bauxite and manganese. The underdeveloped industries are mining and processed foods. Touri ...

(2 pages) 688 1 4.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

Discuss the development of the Early Iron Age populations of Southern Africa

ettled in areas, cleared the land and grazed their animals in the nearby area. These people smelted iron ore to make tools for themselves.Although these communities are referred to as iron-age people, ... tools for themselves.Although these communities are referred to as iron-age people, they only used iron tools if they needed to. Apart from the manufacture of spears, they used tools such as hoes and ...

(3 pages) 27 0 4.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > African Studies - History

Thomas Edison

ith movies. Edison had many different homes and many different laboratories. He also had cement and iron ore plants.In 1854 Edison’s wife Mary died. Edison was grief stricken. Two years later he ...

(1 pages) 31 0 3.0 May/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History