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.

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

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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.

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.
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.
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?

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Match each term with its definition.

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

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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.

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

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

Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector

Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

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

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.

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.
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.
example: "The barber shop is in the center of town, near a busy restaurant and minutes from a major highway."
Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate

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
trade barrier		something that is brought IN from another country
trade agreement		something that is sold and shipped OUT to another country
import		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.

members: ten countries in southeast Asia including Singapore and the Philippines
agreement includes free trade only
Trade bloc on the map in teal (light blue):
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
Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:
Trade bloc on the map in purple:
agreement includes free trade, cooperation for peace, and environmental controls
members: United States, Mexico, Canada

NAFTA/ USMCA
European Union
ASEAN

examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver

examples: farmer, miner, fisherman

Primary Sector 

Secondary Sector

Tertiary Sector

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

GDP is improving but moderate

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

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

Country has well-developed infrastructure 

GDP is low

Countries considered "developing," such as China

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

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. 

Describes an exact location, including physical features and climate 

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

export 

designed to increase trade or make trade easier between countries 

globalization

increased interconnectedness between countries' economies

agreement includes free trade only

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

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

Trade bloc on the map in dark blue:

Trade bloc on the map in purple:

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

members: United States, Mexico, Canada

NAFTA/ USMCA

European Union

ASEAN