Regions, Trade & Development
What is comparative advantage?
When a nation produces a good at a lower opportunity cost than others.
Which river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico?
The Rio Grande.
What is globalization?
The increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade, communication, and culture.
What is a multinational corporation?
Companies with offices in multiple countries (ex: McDonalds, Starbucks, Nike)
The Colorado River’s primary purpose is to provide the southwestern United States with what?
Irrigation and hydroelectric power.The Colorado River’s primary purpose is...?Irrigation and hydroelectric power.
What is the function of the United Nations?
An international organization promoting peace and cooperation.
One trait of a developing nation is...?
Low literacy, high infant mortality, or low GDP per capita.
What is the Rain Shadow Effect?
Dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range.
What does NAFTA (USMCA) do?
Allows free trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
One trait of a developed nation is...?
High literacy, high life expectancy, high GDP per capita.
Which U.S. city is located at a confluence site?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How did the automobile change geography?
Encouraged suburban growth, highways, and mobility.
What is economic interdependence?
When countries rely on each other for goods, services, and resources.
Which U.S. city developed on a fall line?
Richmond, Virginia.
Which U.S. site was a supply station for ships?
Hawai‘i.