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Chapter 2 Test (Geography, Economics, & Citizenship)
Chapter 2 Test (Geography, Economics, & Citizenship)
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1
Early hunter gatherers had jobs within their group that their children learned and carried on.
market economy
command economy
mixed economy
traditional economy
2
Our economy in the USA allows us to decide what we want to buy or sell. What is this called?
Command Economy
Barter Economy
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
3
What are the names of the lines on maps that help you find places on Earth?
degrees and minutes
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
latitude and longitude
Equator and Prime Meridian
4
This branch of government is made up of Congress and the House of Representatives?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Checks and Balances
5
What are the 4 main directions on a map called?
cardinal directions
scale
map key
direction scale
6
What type of map is pictured? (Shows the number of people living in each country)
precipitation map
political map
physical map
population map
7
The price for a can soda has risen from $1 to $1.50... what is this a sign of?
recession
supply
taxes
inflation
8
Which best describes what "Naturalization" is?
The process of applying for and being granted citizenship.
Being born a citizen in a country.
Process of switching from processed foods to natural ones.
Getting used to a new country you have moved to.
9
Which of the following is the "ability of people to do work?"
supply
capital
labor
demand
10
China does not allow US made electronics to be imported into their country. This is a...?
globalization
free market
barrier to trade
recession
11
The President makes up this branch of government?
Executive
Congress
Judicial
Legislative
12
What is the tool pictured called?
Odometer
Map scale
Cardinal directions
Map key
13
Which of the following describes the money or goods needed to pay for things?
Debt
Inflation
Labor
Capital
14
The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?
Representative
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
15
Which projection is pictured? (Shows continents shape and size without distortion best.)
Goode's Interupted Equal-Area
Robinson
Mercator
Winkel
16
What is the system used in the US government to keep any one branch from having too much power?
Cash and Checks
Naturalization
Checks and Balances
Representation
17
Which of the following shows the size and shape of Earth's continents most accurately?
A globe
A flat map
All Projections are equally good.
Mercator Projection
18
The NES Classic was hard to find in stores the Christmas it was released. What is this called?
scarcity
economics
demand
supply
19
Geographers group places based on being united by one or more characteristics. What is this?
a region
political map
physical map
climate map
20
Why is it important for people to be a citizen of the world and not just their country?
To make it easier for people to travel.
All countries are effected by problems in other countries.
It is not... people should just worry about their country.
It is just something we should do to be nice.
21
Which best describes the map pictured? (Shows mountains and other features)
Physical map
Political map
Precipitation map
Climate map
22
What best describes when the Earth is divided in half by geographers?
hemispheres
latitude
Equator
longitude
23
What type of map shows the borders and names of countries and/or states or provinces?
population map
political map
physical map
climate map
24
In 2007 the economy crashed and grew very slowly for the next 4 years. This is a...?
boom
inflation
scarcity
recession
25
In order to have an economy you need what 4 basic resources?
oil, capital, labor and factories
food, water, shelter and sunlight
land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship
electricity, oil, factories and internet
26
Which type of government are people elected by others to act in the people's best interests?
executive branch
representative government
communism
legislative branch
27
Geographers use these to make something round look flat.
projections
interuptions
longitude
latitude
