In chapter 8, it focuses on Applachia and the Ozarks and how southern and northern areas play a major role in the differences in Appalachian cultures even though both sections share a relative lack of economic opportunities. The region is relatively poor and is dominated by coal mining and farming, but tourism is beginning to be significant in places. Coal is mentioned throughout this chapter and in relates to Nevada and mining. Nevada's mineral industry beyond 1992 shows signs of significant changes, not in relative importance to the state's economy, but in direction. Nevada's gold production makes the United States the second leading gold producing nation in the world, and published Nevada gold reserves at the end of 1992 total about 138 million ounces. Mineral discoveries, mainly of precious metals, provided the reason for settlement and agriculture and other industries were established to serve the mining population.
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