Title: Explain the value of Virginia's infrastructure to global trade.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Examining Virginia's Role in Global Trade

Explanation should include the transportation, communication, and utility components of Virginia's infrastructure, which make the state a strong competitor in global trade. Infrastructure components include

- ports
- highways
- airports
- rail lines
- Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a port? Where are the Virginia ports located?
- Where are the major world ports?
- What is the process for countries to ship or receive products at these ports?
- What are FTZs?
- Are any of the Virginia ports considered FTZs?
- What are the locations of major FTZs in the United States?
- How do FTZs encourage investment in the host country?
- What infrastructure components in Virginia lead to easy access to domestic and world trade?
- How does the modernization of a country's infrastructure affect international business?