Economics
Identify what the Quaternary sector of the economy primarily focuses on.
High-level knowledge-based services like research and development.
Explain how the spread of social media be seen as a double-edged sword in the context of globalization?
It can promote cultural exchange and spread misinformation at the same time.
In a monarchy who holds the power?
King or Queen
Which economic sector includes activities such as construction, manufacturing, and energy production?
Secondary sector
Where is the Men's College Basketball Championship game being held this year?
San Antonio
Which sector is most likely to see significant growth in developed countries as technology advances?
Quaternary sector
Determine what a potential negative environmental effect of globalization?
Increased deforestation and resource depletion due to the demand for raw materials.
Identify the main distinction between a republic and a democracy.
A republic is based on a system where officials are elected to represent the people, while democracy emphasizes direct participation by all citizen in decision-making.
Analyze the economic purpose or goal of the European Union?
To allow free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across member states
What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?
Venus
Explain how a traditional economy differs from a command economy in terms of decision-making processes?
In a traditional economy, decisions are made based on customs and traditions, while in a command economy, decisions are centrally made by the government.
Analyze how globalization most significantly influenced the economic development of developing nations?
By encouraging the growth of multinational corporations that contribute to local economies.
In a Theocracy, the government is based off what?
God, religious laws, or principles
Examine how HDI is used to help differentiate between developed and developing countries?
Developed countries tend to have higher HDI scores due to better healthcare, education, and income levels.
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
Skin
Identify the Four Factors of Production and provide an example of each.
Land
Labor
Capital
Entrepreneur
Examine how might globalization affect social inequality within countries?
It will increase inequality as wealthier nations and individuals are better positioned to benefit.
Define Oligarchy
System of power held by a small elite group
List and define the 3 Authority Governments.
Oligarchy
Democracy
Fascism-
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
What does it mean if a country has a high Human Development Index?
High GDP with a strong education system.
How has globalization affected the relationship between developed and developing countries?
It has contributed to a widening economic gap, where developed countries gain more while developing countries remain dependent.
Explain feudalism
Feudalism was a hierarchical social, political, and economic system in medieval Europe, characterized by land ownership by a ruling class in exchange for loyalty and service, with the king at the top and peasants at the bottom.
Define outsourcing and provide an example.
Outsourcing is a business practice in which companies use external providers to carry out business processes.
How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross?
14