Consumption Patterns and Migration: How much do you know?

Question 1

Which of these countries leads the world in oil consumption?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 2

Where is the United States largest immigration stream from?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 3

What is the definition of a migration stream?

Accepted Answer

the flow of migrants from one country to another.

Question 4

People who seek safety by going to another country are called

Accepted Answer

refugees

Question 5

Which term best describes a country with a high per capita GDP?

Accepted Answer

developed

Question 6

What is one consequence of the growth of the global consumer class?

Accepted Answer

a shortage of resources such as food, water, or fuel.

Question 7

Immigrants most help to build the U.S. economy by...

Accepted Answer

starting new businesses

Question 8

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true.

Question 9

BONUS QUESTION! What team do the Detroit Lions play this Sunday?

Accepted Answer

Chicago Bears

Question 10

Why do some native born Americans resent immigrants?

Accepted Answer

They fear immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans.

Question 11

Which statement about computers is true?

Accepted Answer

Most homes in the United States own a computer.

Question 12

True or False! Many people immigrate to the United States in hopes of getting persecuted.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Which of these things irritate Derby teachers most?

Accepted Answer

Students who forget to bring materials., Students who fart a lot., Announcements from the office that interrupt the class., Students who don't know what deodorant is.

Question 14

One example of a developed country is...

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 15

Which of the following defines members of the global consumer class?

Accepted Answer

They earn at least $7,000 a year.

Question 16

What is the main cause of hunger in the world?

Accepted Answer

poverty

Question 17

What do the holidays St. Patrick's Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Chinese New Year have in common?

Accepted Answer

They came to the United States with immigrants.

Question 18

The Gross Domestic Product of the United States is ...

Accepted Answer

greater than that of China and India combined.

Question 19

An unusually long period in which little or no rain falls is called...

Accepted Answer

drought

Question 20

The spreading or mixing of cultures is called

Accepted Answer

diffusion

Question 21

The following are major push factors that cause people to leave their home countries except

Accepted Answer

economic opportunity

Question 22

Which statement is most likely to be true of a developing country?

Accepted Answer

Most adults live in rural areas and work in agriculture.

Question 23

Which nation attracts the largest number of immigrants?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 24

What is the best definition of "brain drain?"

Accepted Answer

loss of skilled workers who move to other countries

Question 25

This term is used to describe the purchase and use of goods and services by consumers.

Accepted Answer

consumption

Question 26

Which of the following is a reason you could get suspended from school?

Accepted Answer

fighting

Question 27

Which one is not a major pull factor bringing people to the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

persecution

Question 28

Which term means the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year?

Accepted Answer

gross domestic product

Question 29

Which of these is an immediate benefit of recycling?

Accepted Answer

It saves natural resources.

Question 30

Which term best describes people from other countries who enter the U.S. to start new lives?

Accepted Answer

immigrants

Question 31

What are payments sent by immigrants to family members in their home country called?

Accepted Answer

remittances

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