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WG - Unit 2 Exam Review
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1
Which two steps of economic activities are shown in the diagram above?
primary, then secondary
secondary, then tertiary
quaternary, then secondary
tertiary, then quaternary
2
A "push" factor is usually a negative reason why people migrate.
True
False
3
It can be inferred from the data in this table that a
more developed education system
can be found in —
Djibouti
Mali
Ethiopia
Congo
4
What is the major reason for the differences in economic prosperity in various areas of the world today?
members of the United Nations
the success of nationalist movements
religious unity between nations
an unequal distribution of resources
5
Which best explains why Juan has migrated to Austin?
An environmental “push factor"
A cultural “pull factor”
A political “pull factor”
An economic "pull factor"
6
How does the level of development affect the standard of living?
The standard of living removes the level of development
The higher the level of development, the higher the standard of living.
The standard of living is unrelated to the level of development
The lower the level of development, the higher the standard of living
7
Which statement about the impact of twentieth-century technology is correct?
Technology has accelerated the pace of cultural diffusion
Technology has led to the rapid deregulation of the global economy.
Technology has eliminated famine throughout the world.
Technology has hindered the economic development of many nations.
8
Which type of government consists of a king or queen that have no power in making laws?
Direct Democracy
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
9
The factors listed above describe typical standard-of-living conditions in countries that -
are highly industrialized or developed
receive large amounts of foreign aid
practice subsistence-level agriculture
are in the process of implementing free-market reforms
10
What kind of cultural exchange is this?
Cultural Divergence
Cultural Convergence
Cultural Shift
Cultural Dissolvement
11
Which process identifies the shift of major areas of human settlement from the countryside to towns and cities?
Globalization
Commercialization
Urbanization
Desertification
12
What are the 5 elements of culture? (select only 5 answers).
Customs & Traditions
Status
Art
Language
Religion
Food
13
What kind of cultural exchange is this?
Cultural Convergence
Cultural Shift
Cultural Divergence
Cultural Dissolvement
14
Which type of government consists of people voting for people to make decisions (like making laws) on their behalf?
Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
15
Economic decisions in
command
economic systems are attributed to —
supply and demand factors that set product prices.
government control over all industries in the economy.
profits that motivate entrepreneurs to start small businesses.
customs passed down from generation to generation
16
Over time, a population pyramid measures a specific country's -
Death Rate
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Population Trends or patterns
Literacy Rate
17
Which is a major feature of an economy based on subsistence farming?
Farmers raised just enough crops for their family to survive
The government decides which crops will be grown
Most adults work outside the home
Farmers compete with each other
18
Which type of government consists of one political party having total control of the country's politics & society?
Militarily
Constitutional Monarchy
Third Party
Totalitarian
Theocracy
Republic
19
Teachers, nurses, and personal trainers contribute to the ______________ sector of the economy
Primary
Tertiary
Secondary
Quaternary
20
Based on the population pyramid, which services (jobs) were probably in greatest demand in Mexico at that time?
Childcare and educational services
Nursing homes for the elderly
Bilingual services for the middle class
Financial advice for retirees
21
Economic decisions in
traditional
economic systems are attributed to —
government control over all industries in the economy.
supply and demand factors that set product prices.
profits that motivate entrepreneurs to start small businesses.
customs passed down from generation to generation
22
Which type of government consists of a supreme leader that has ruthless control over a government and its people.
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Dictatorship
Republic
Theocracy
23
A "pull" factor is usually a negative reason as to why people are attracted to move to a new area or home.
False
True
24
Why do fewer people tend to live in the center of a typical modern American city than the
Housing is generally prohibited in the city center
Housing costs are usually too high in the city center
The city center has fewer buildings
The city center is too far from work.
25
Based on Simi's letter, which phrase provides the best definition for subsistence farming?
We sell soup
My village is celebrating the harvest
Farmers sell large quantities at Wal-mart
We only farm for our family.
26
Which types of government are most closely associated with the characteristics above? Select TWO
Republic
Theocracy
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Direct Democracy
27
Which of the following is an advantage (positive) of globalization?
The loss of many local languages and cultures
Climate change from increasing production and trade
A greater number of worldwide pandemics
Widespread sharing of advanced technologies
28
Economic decisions in
market
economic systems are attributed to —
government control over all industries in the economy.
customs passed down from generation to generation
supply and demand factors that set product prices.
profits that motivate entrepreneurs to start small businesses.
29
Which type of government consists of a religious leader and laws based on the country's officialized religion?
Theocracy
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy
Dictatorship
Direct Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
30
Which of these continents has had the greatest rate of population growth in the past 100 years?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
