Concept Map Outline
Maryland’s Crab Industry
Includes crabbing
Crabbing provides crabs for processing
Is impacted by the crab population if the population decreases then fewer crabs are sold
Crabbing is impacted by the market for crabs if processors close then watermen can’t sell crabs
Crab population also impacts processing
Includes processing
Processing provides crabs for distributing
Processing is impacted by the number of workers if the number of workers declines then fewer crabs processed and picking houses may close
Includes distributing
Distributing sells to consumers
Distribution is impacted by the local customers if customers return then business stays open
Distributing is impacted by the?
Is supported by consumers when they buy local crabs which are better quality and which preserves Maryland culture and heritage
Is important for preserving Maryland tradition which includes eating crabs and which includes?