Places & Development
Which factor is most closely related to the cultural character of a place?
A. Average annual rainfall only
B. Shared language, religion, and customs
C. Distance from the equator only
D. Size of the country
B. Shared language, religion, and customs
In a free enterprise economy, who primarily decides what goods and services are produced?
A. The military
B. Religious leaders
C. Consumers and businesses
D. The government
c. Consumers and businesses
Oil, natural gas, and coal are examples of what?
A. Human resources
B. Capital resources
C. Natural resources
D. Manufactured goods
c. Natural resources
In which form of government do citizens typically elect representatives to make laws?
A. Dictatorship
B. Democracy
C. Theocracy
D. Monarchy
B. Democracy
Which physical feature has most influenced human migration throughout history?
A. Rivers
B. Shopping centers
C. Government buildings
D. Sports stadiums
A. Rivers
A country has high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and long life expectancy. What does this most likely indicate?
A. Low standard of living
B. Developing economy only
C. High Human Development Index (HDI)
D. Communist government
C. High Human Development Index (HDI)
Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of most resources and industries?
A. Free enterprise
B. Traditional
C. Communist
D. Mixed market
C. Communist
What has been a major effect of globalization?
A. Less international trade
B. Increased movement of goods and services worldwide
C. Fewer multinational corporations
D. Isolation of world economies
B. Increased movement of goods and services worldwide
Nationalism is best described as:
A. Opposition to government
B. Loyalty and devotion to one's nation
C. Support for global government
D. Economic cooperation only
B. Loyalty and devotion to one's nation
Why do many population centers develop near rivers?
A. Rivers limit transportation.
B. Rivers provide water, transportation, and fertile land.
C. Rivers prevent trade.
D. Rivers decrease agricultural production.
B. Rivers provide water, transportation, and fertile land
Which economic activity is considered part of the tertiary sector?
A. Mining coal
B. Manufacturing automobiles
C. Banking services
D. Farming wheat
c. Banking services
What factor would most likely attract a manufacturing company to a location?
A. Access to transportation networks
B. High mountain elevations
C. Religious diversity
D. Tourist attractions
A. Access to transportation networks
Which technology allows users to determine exact locations on Earth?
A. GIS
B. GPS
C. Internet Browser
D. Fiber Optics
B. GPS
Which government system is ruled by religious leaders or religious laws?
A. Republic
B. Theocracy
C. Democracy
D. Dictatorship
B. Theocracy
Which environmental condition would most likely discourage large-scale settlement?
A. Moderate climate
B. Fertile soil
C. Extreme desert conditions
D. Access to fresh water
C. Extreme desert conditions
A nation has a high GDP per capita and a large percentage of workers employed in technology and research fields. Which statement best describes it?
A. It relies mainly on primary economic activities.
B. It is likely highly developed.
C. It has a low HDI.
D. It depends mostly on subsistence farming.
B.it is likely highly developed
Which country would be placed closest to the communist end of the economic spectrum?
A. United States
B. Canada
C. North Korea
D. Germany
c. North Korea
A company moves its customer service center to another country where labor costs are lower. This is an example of:
A. Nationalism
B. Mercantilism
C. Outsourcing
D. Urbanization
c. Outsourcing
One common cause of conflict between groups is:
A. Equal access to resources
B. Cultural and ethnic differences combined with political tensions
C. Similar beliefs and traditions
D. Economic prosperity
B. Cultural and ethnic differences combined with political tensions
A cultural group settles in a new country but continues to practice its language and traditions. This is an example of:
A. Cultural diffusion and migration
B. Industrialization
C. Urban sprawl
D. Command economy
A. Cultural diffusion and migration
Which combination of indicators would most likely identify a less-developed country?
A. High literacy, low infant mortality
B. High GDP per capita, high life expectancy
C. Low literacy, high infant mortality
D. High literacy, high GDP per capita
C. Low literacy, high infant mortality
A region has fertile soil, a favorable climate, and abundant water resources. Which economic activity would most likely develop there?
A. Commercial agriculture
B. Software development
C. Banking services
D. Tourism only
A. Commercial Agriculture
How can advances in transportation affect global trade?
A. By reducing the movement of products
B. By increasing transportation costs only
C. By making trade between distant places easier and faster
D. By eliminating international trade
C. Making trade between distant places easier and faster
Which statement best explains why control of natural resources can influence international relations?
A. Resources never affect political decisions.
B. Countries often compete for access to valuable resources.
C. Resources only impact local governments.
D. Resources eliminate conflict.
B. Countries often compete for access to valuable resources
Which scenario best demonstrates how geography can shape the distribution of cultural groups?
A. A nation adopts a new tax policy.
B. A mountain range isolates communities, leading to distinct languages and traditions.
C. A country increases exports.
D. A company opens new factories overseas.
B. A mountain range isolates communities, leading to distinct languages and traditions.