How are minor US territories different from the Commonwealth's or major territories such as Guam. Hey they don't have any permanent civilized population be they don't have any major industries or occupations see their population is low they are far from the US mainland

They don't have major industries or occupations

Explanation:

Although American territories have a relationship with the American Government, their relationship is quite different from commonwealth nations and also that of some Major territories as well,

Most Minor territories do not share equal rights with Major territories and states of the united states. and also most Minor territories do not have Major industries or Occupations as seen in major territories. which differentiates them from other territories