U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

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U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

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10 questions

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Sort the following descriptions and examples into the proper category based on the economic sector that it represents.

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman
jobs that create a new, finished product out of a natural resource
jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource
jobs that connect products with customers OR operate in the service industry

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Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

GDP is high

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Why are natural resources important to economic development? (select all that apply)

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Match the descriptions to the term that it best describes.

Describes what a location is like in terms of what is near the location
example: "The barber shop is in the center of town, near a busy restaurant and minutes from a major highway."
This is MOST important for tertiary industries, such as furniture stores, education, and banks.
Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate
example: "The farm is on a plain in an area that has a temperate climate and adequate rainfall."

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Which of the following might IMPROVE the "quality of life" found in a location? (select all that apply)

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What is the BEST measure of a country's economy?

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Match each term with its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
export		something that is brought IN from another country
trade barrier

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What are positive impacts of trade agreements? (mark all that apply)

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Why would a country choose to have trade barriers? (select all that apply)

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Match the descriptions with the appropriate trade bloc.

agreements include free trade, a common government, free travel between countries, and a common currency (money)

Sort the following descriptions and examples into the proper category based on the economic sector that it represents.

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman
jobs that create a new, finished product out of a natural resource
jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource
jobs that connect products with customers OR operate in the service industry
examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver
examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker

Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector

Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

GDP is high
Countries considered "under-developed," such as Somalia in eastern Africa
Country has well-developed infrastructure
GDP is improving but moderate
Countries considered "developed," such as Norway in Northern Europe
GDP is low
Country has very little infrastructure (roads, public services, little education)
Country has some infrastructure (roads, education, public services)
Countries considered "developing," such as China

Economy Based on Primary Sector
Economy Based on Secondary Sector
Economy Based on Tertiary Sector

Why are natural resources important to economic development? (select all that apply)

Match the descriptions to the term that it best describes.

Describes what a location is like in terms of what is near the location
example: "The barber shop is in the center of town, near a busy restaurant and minutes from a major highway."
This is MOST important for tertiary industries, such as furniture stores, education, and banks.
Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate
example: "The farm is on a plain in an area that has a temperate climate and adequate rainfall."
This is MOST important for primary industries, such as mining and farming.

Site
Situation

Which of the following might IMPROVE the "quality of life" found in a location? (select all that apply)

What is the BEST measure of a country's economy?

Match each term with its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
export		something that is brought IN from another country
trade barrier		something that is sold and shipped OUT to another country
import		something that stops or limits trade between countries
trade agreement		designed to increase trade or make trade easier between countries
globalization		increased interconnectedness between countries' economies

What are positive impacts of trade agreements? (mark all that apply)

Why would a country choose to have trade barriers? (select all that apply)

Match the descriptions with the appropriate trade bloc.

agreements include free trade, a common government, free travel between countries, and a common currency (money)
Trade bloc on the map in teal (light blue):
members: United States, Mexico, Canada
agreement includes free trade, cooperation for peace, and environmental controls
members: 27 countries in Europe including France, Italy, and Germany
Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:
members: ten countries in southeast Asia including Singapore and the Philippines
agreement includes free trade only
Trade bloc on the map in purple:

NAFTA/ USMCA
European Union
ASEAN

examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver

examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker

Primary Sector 

Secondary Sector

Tertiary Sector

Countries considered "under-developed," such as Somalia in eastern Africa

Country has well-developed infrastructure 

GDP is improving but moderate

Countries considered "developed," such as Norway in Northern Europe

GDP is low

Country has very little infrastructure (roads, public services, little education)

Country has some infrastructure (roads, education, public services)

Countries considered "developing," such as China

Economy Based on Primary Sector

Economy Based on Secondary Sector

Economy Based on Tertiary Sector

Natural resources provide jobs in the primary sector.

Natural resources can be sold for money.

Countries cannot be recognized by other nations unless they have natural resources. 

Tertiary jobs require direct access to natural resources. 

This is MOST important for primary industries, such as mining and farming.

Site 

Situation 

Well-maintained roads and infrastructure 

A high crime rate 

A lack of parks or entertainment options 

something that is sold and shipped OUT to another country

import

something that stops or limits trade between countries

trade agreement

designed to increase trade or make trade easier between countries 

globalization

increased interconnectedness between countries' economies

Trade bloc on the map in teal (light blue):

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

agreement includes free trade, cooperation for peace, and environmental controls

members: 27 countries in Europe including France, Italy, and Germany

Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:

members: ten countries in southeast Asia including Singapore and the Philippines 

agreement includes free trade only

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

NAFTA/ USMCA

European Union

ASEAN