Unit 2- Environmental Issues and Economics in Africa

Question 1

How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected development in sub-SaharanAfrica?

Accepted Answer

Increased the size of the sahara

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the exchange process in a traditional economy?

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bartering with a seller

Question 3

Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods?

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tariff

Question 4

Which word has the same meaning as the economicterm "tariff"?

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tax

Question 5

An economic system inwhich the people,not the government—own land, factories, and businesses?

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market

Question 6

A 7th gr class opens a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcornpopper are examples of

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capital resources

Question 7

Which explanation wouldreflect a country with a mixed economy? (Between Market and command)

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A combination of government control and private ownership

Question 8

What effect does poor soil and deforestationhave on land in Africa?

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Land is useless for farming and agriculture

Question 9

The government decides what is produced. Which term identifies this typeof economic system?

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Command

Question 10

Which of these makes foreign trade with manynations easier?

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a system to exchange currency between nations

Question 11

In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought have decreased the amount of grassland. Name this process

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Desertification

Question 12

Which trade barrier would stop toys wit toxic chemicals from being imported into Kenya?

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embargo

Question 13

Nigeria has large deposits & exports a significant amount of oil but no other natural resources

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Makes the GDP more dependent on oil production

Question 14

When a country has a market economy, which ofthese statements correctly defines this system?

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Companies produce goods of their choice, consumers buy them

Question 15

In South Africa there is government based programs but people also own businesses. Econ system?

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mixed, more market than command

Question 16

The economic system of communist countries ismost closely related to which of the following

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command

Question 17

The production anddistribution of goods owned by private individuals or corporations?

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market

Question 18

A market economy is very different from acommand economy. Which is found in a market economy?

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Competition

Question 19

What type of trade barrier would be used to raise the price of IMPORTED tractors?

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tariff

Question 20

What is the purpose of a tariff?

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Increase $ of imports, protect a country from foreign comp

Question 21

In South Africa, you can start a business easily and your rights are protected.

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Entrepreneurs can make a significant impact on the economy

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