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 create a new, finished product out of a natural resource
examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver
examples: factory worker, builder, oil refinery worker
jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource

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Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

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

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

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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?

overall GDP

infrastructure 

infant mortality rate

GDP per capita 

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Match each term with its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
trade agreement		something that is brought IN from another country
import

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

results in more difficult trade 

result in specialization/ better quality goods 

result in less goods

result in cheaper goods

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

trade is too difficult, so they want to make it easier

they want to pressure another country to make certain decisions

to help protect new domestic industries (industries at home)

because prices are too low and they want to pay more

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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.

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

Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector

Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

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

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)

Jobs in the secondary sector are often based on the natural resources found in the country.

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. 

Match the descriptions to the term that it best describes.

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

Site
Situation

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

Good schools and colleges

Healthcare facilities located nearby

Well-maintained roads and infrastructure 

A high crime rate 

A lack of parks or entertainment options 

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

overall GDP

infrastructure 

infant mortality rate

GDP per capita 

Match each term with its definition.

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

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

results in more difficult trade 

result in specialization/ better quality goods 

result in less goods

result in cheaper goods

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

trade is too difficult, so they want to make it easier

they want to pressure another country to make certain decisions

to help protect new domestic industries (industries at home)

because prices are too low and they want to pay more

Match the descriptions with the appropriate trade bloc.

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

NAFTA/ USMCA
European Union
ASEAN

jobs that connect products with customers OR operate in the service industry

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman

Primary Sector 

Secondary Sector

Tertiary Sector

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

GDP is low

GDP is high

Country has well-developed infrastructure 

Countries considered "developing," such as China

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

GDP is improving but moderate

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

Economy Based on Primary Sector

Economy Based on Secondary Sector

Economy Based on Tertiary 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 farm is on a plain in an area that has a temperate climate and adequate rainfall."

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

export 

something that stops or limits trade between countries

globalization

designed to increase trade or make trade easier between countries 

trade barrier 

increased interconnectedness between countries' economies

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

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

agreement includes free trade only

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

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

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

NAFTA/ USMCA

European Union

ASEAN