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Satellite image
Built up area
Dry grassland
Intensive farming
ForestSilicon valley
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Industry in Silicon Valley
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Case study of industry in a MEDC
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Silicon Valley is south of San Francisco Bay and is really called
the Santa Clara Valley
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This is the U.S.A.’s main area for computer technology and
aerospace hardware
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All these products are based on the silicon chip. The area is close to 3 universities which provide research facilities and a skilled workforce.
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It is near to 3 major airports and a major freeway linking San
Francisco and LA.
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It is near the Pacific Coast surf beaches and skiing in the Sierra
Nevada is a few hours’ drive.
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High quality apartments and housing is available
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Clean, modern industrial estates can be located near residential
areas
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Silicon Valley has a warm, sunny climate throughout the year
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Many hi-tech companies are located here
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The building where Hewlett and Packard began in 1963 was little
more than a shed!
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Silicon Valley is now suffering from high levels of congestion and land values as building spreads across
orchards and farmland
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San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley
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Some companies are now building their own power stations to overcome energy shortages
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1. Design a poster (with a sketch-map) to attract high-tech companies to Silicon Valley.
2. Not everyone is happy about the growth of Silicon Valley. Mike Rochip is a local resident who intends writing to Arnold Schwarzenegger to complain. What points would he make in his letter? (Why write to Arnie?)