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U5 Quiz: Economic Geography

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Question 1
1.

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

  • examples: farmer, miner, fisherman
  • examples: teacher, salesman, delivery driver
  • jobs that deal directly with the earth or a natural resource
  • 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
  • Primary Sector
  • Secondary Sector
  • Tertiary Sector
Question 2
2.

Match the descriptions to the economy it best fits:

  • GDP is improving but moderate
  • Country has well-developed infrastructure
  • Country has some infrastructure (roads, education, public services)
  • GDP is low
  • Countries considered "developed," such as Norway in Northern Europe
  • Countries considered "developing," such as China
  • Country has very little infrastructure (roads, public services, little education)
  • GDP is high
  • 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
Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

Match the descriptions to the term that it best describes.

  • 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
  • Describes what a location is like in terms of what is near the location
  • 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
Question 5
5.

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

Question 6
6.

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

Question 7
7.

Match each term with its definition.

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globalization
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something that is brought IN from another country
trade agreement
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something that is sold and shipped OUT to another country
import
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something that stops or limits trade between countries
trade barrier
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designed to increase trade or make trade easier between countries
export
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increased interconnectedness between countries' economies
Question 8
8.

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

Question 9
9.

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

Question 10
10.

Match the descriptions with the appropriate trade bloc.

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