The steam engine was important because it

gave boats the power to travel against both wind & current.

Which of the following is an example of importing?

American consumers buy cars made in Japan.

All of the following are accurate statements about cottage industries except:

They often involve factory work.

Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the nature of culture?

In all cultures, the family is the most important unit., Written language is one element shared by all cultures.

How were nonrenewable resources formed?

by geologic forces in the earth over millions of years

Which of the following statements refers to a pure capitalist economy?

The government takes no part in the economy.

To be identified as a country, an area must have

defined territory, population, & sovereign government.

What is the primary reason the South and the West have increased in population in recent years?

popular preference for warmer climates

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the world’s religions?

The Sunni form of Islam is more widely practiced than Shiite

In what areas of the world is geothermal energy a possible alternative to fossil fuels?

in areas with volcanic activity

The average per capita GDP of a nation refers to

the total goods & services produced in a year divided by pop

How are natural resources distributed throughout the world?

Natural resources are spread out unevenly around the earth

Which statement explains why water, forests, and wildlife are renewable resources?

They can be continually replenished by nature.

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1
Today the majority of the American population lives in
or near a major city.
a suburb.
a small town or rural area.
a small city.
2
The steam engine was important because it
made fishing more efficient.
created a need for fossil fuels.
made possible the building of canals.
gave boats the power to travel against both wind & current.
3
Which of the following is an example of importing?
A computer programmer from India applies for a job in the US
American farmers sell wheat to foreign countries.
A student from France attends college in the United States.
American consumers buy cars made in Japan.
4
All of the following are accurate statements about cottage industries except:
They are considered a secondary economic activity.
They usually involve making a product by hand.
They can be part of a subsistence economy.
They often involve factory work.
5
Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the nature of culture?
The influence of ancient China is an exp of a culture hearth
Religions and languages often overlap political boundaries.
In all cultures, the family is the most important unit.
Written language is one element shared by all cultures.
6
Which of the following is a primary economic activity?
subsistence farming
manufacturing
food processing
government
7
How were nonrenewable resources formed?
by the power of running water
by geologic forces in the earth over millions of years
by volcanic eruptions along the tectonic plates
by intense human labor
8
Which of the following statements refers to a pure capitalist economy?
The government regulates businesses to ensure efficiency.
The govt provides goods and services needed by the public.
The government takes no part in the economy.
The govt and the free market jointly make economic decisions
9
All of the following workers are engaged in tertiary economic activities except
a police officer.
a doctor.
a waitress.
a carpenter.
10
Which of the following is not a secondary economic activity?
making cloth from cotton plants
forestry
making paper from wood
processing food
11
To be identified as a country, an area must have
a sovereign government and a sound economy.
defined territory, population, & sovereign government.
a population that shares a common language.
an economy, a common language, and clearly defined borders
12
What is the primary reason the South and the West have increased in population in recent years?
newly discovered natural resources
popular preference for warmer climates
new systems of transportation
new methods of communication
13
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the world’s religions?
Catholicism is the largest in S America, Australia, & Asia.
Hinduism is practiced mainly in Asia and Africa.
The Sunni form of Islam is more widely practiced than Shiite
Religious differences are the cause of most conflicts.
14
In what areas of the world is geothermal energy a possible alternative to fossil fuels?
in areas near large rivers or the ocean
in areas with volcanic activity
in areas with rich uranium deposits
in areas of intense solar radiation
15
The average per capita GDP of a nation refers to
the total goods & services produced in a year divided by pop
the trade balance of one nation with another.
the amount of tax dollars collected in a given year.
the total income of workers divided by the total pop.
16
What is our most important renewable energy source?
the sun
fossil fuels
soil
coal
17
The entire United States serves as the hinterland for all of the following cities except
Chicago
Tucson
New York.
Los Angeles
18
What kind of government structure does the United States have?
capitalist system
federation
monarchy
unitary system
19
How are natural resources distributed throughout the world?
Most natural resources are found in developed nations.
Natural resources are distributed evenly among all nations
Natural resources are spread out unevenly around the earth
Most natural resources lie beneath the ocean floor.
20
Which statement explains why water, forests, and wildlife are renewable resources?
They are essential for life.
They can be continually replenished by nature.
They are not being used up as quickly as nonrenewable.
They are not replaced by nature after being used.

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