U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

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U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

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10 questions

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3

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

jobs that connect products with customers OR operate in the service industry
examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver
jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource
examples: farmer, miner, fisherman

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Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

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

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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.

This is MOST important for primary industries, such as mining and farming.
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."
Describes what a location is like in terms of what is near the location

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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
import		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.

agreement includes free trade only

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

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

Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector

Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

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

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.

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

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
import		something that is brought IN from another country
trade barrier		something that is sold and shipped OUT to another country
trade agreement		something that stops or limits trade between countries
export		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.

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

NAFTA/ USMCA
European Union
ASEAN

examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker

jobs that create a new, finished product out of a natural resource 

Primary Sector 

Secondary Sector

Tertiary Sector

GDP is high

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

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

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

GDP is low

Country has well-developed infrastructure 

Countries considered "developing," such as China

GDP is improving but moderate

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. 

example: "The barber shop is in the center of town, near a busy restaurant and minutes from a major highway."

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

trade agreement

something that stops or limits trade between countries

export 

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):

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

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

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

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

Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:

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

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

NAFTA/ USMCA

European Union

ASEAN