Deglomeration occurs when a location-

is over saturated with businesses that are similar.

The shift of industry to periphery and semi periphery countries leads to -

a decrease of industry in core countries.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Why is the NE U.S. called The Rust Belt?

The area experienced an industrial decline.

In a Socialist economy, the state controls prices of essentials to make sure-

that all citizens can afford their basic needs.

All of the following are true of HDI except-

female literacy rate is compared to male literacy rate.

Why would an individual chose to do their banking in Switzerland?

To avoid paying high taxes in their home country.

How does the POST FORDIST approach differ from the Fordist approach?

encourages employees to work together towards a common goal.

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1
Industry left Great Britain to areas with-
easier availability to markets.
better access to transportation.
stronger economies.
cheaper production costs.
2
Where are maquiladora's located in Mexico?
Along the border with Guatemala
Along the Gulf of Mexico
Surrounding Mexico City
Along the border with the U.S.
3
Deglomeration occurs when a location-
becomes too expensive because of tax rates.
experiences a natural disaster (act of God).
experiences a rapid loss of industry.
is over saturated with businesses that are similar.
4
Which is the most expensive mode of transport?
Airplane
Trains
Ship
Trucks
5
What invention was important for the creation of factories?
The assembly line
The steam engine
The watermill
The windmill
6
China leads semi periphery countries in terms of demographic transition mostly due to-
low labor costs.
rapid urbanization.
advanced infrastructure.
the one child policy.
7
NAFTA allowed free trade among which nations?
Russia, United States, Great Britain
United States, Canada, Russia
North America and South America
United States, Mexico, Canada
8
What country is number 2?
Angola
Lesotho
South Africa
Chad
9
What is a good example of bulk gaining industry?
Beverage bottling
Trucking
Meat packing
Potato chips
10
Shopping malls are an example of -
deglomeration
MDCs
urbanization
agglomeration
11
According to Wallerstein's economic theory, Mexico is a country of the-
periphery
newly industrialized category
semi-periphery
core
12
Which factor is not included in the calculation of HDI?
Crude death rate
Average life expectancy
GDP per capita
Literacy rate
13
SEZs are most common in which country?
Mexico
Japan
China
Philippines
14
Which of the following is an example of quaternary economic activity?
agriculture
transportation
oil production
research and development
15
A cab company wants to buy a car. Car at dealer A: $20k. Same car at dealer B: $18K. This is-
price efficiency
fixed costs
variable costs
substitution principle
16
The shift of industry to periphery and semi periphery countries leads to -
higher unemployment in core countries.
a higher standard of living in core countries.
a decrease of industry in core countries.
strict trade restrictions around the world.
17
OPEC stands for-
Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Organic Petroleum Enhancement Countries
Oil Producing Exporting Countries
18
According to Wallerstein's economic theory, Brazil is a country of the -
newly industrialized country
core
semi-periphery
periphery
19
According to Wallerstein's economic theory, Canada is a country of the-
core
semi-periphery
more developed category
periphery
20
What country is number 17?
Belarus
Poland
Germany
Ukraine
21
Which is the most precise mode of transport?
Airplane
Truck
Ship
Train
22
Land, labor and capital are characteristics of?
Location
Situation
Industry
Site
23
Why would car companies move their industry south?
Closer to raw materials
Easier access to employment
Better access to transportation
Lack of unions
24
Why is the NE U.S. called The Rust Belt?
The color of the soil in the area is red, resembling rust.
The area experienced an industrial decline.
The area experienced an industrial increase.
The lakes in the area cause metals to rust.
25
In a Socialist economy, the state controls prices of essentials to make sure-
that all citizens can afford their basic needs.
every person can obtain employment.
that no corporation becomes too wealthy.
that all taxes owed to the state are paid.
26
All of the following are true of HDI except-
Sub Saharan African countries score lowest.
high scoring areas include North America and Europe
female literacy rate is compared to male literacy rate.
the US scores lower than other core countires
27
Why would an individual chose to do their banking in Switzerland?
Banks in Switzerland are more trustworthy.
To take advantage of cheap labor.
To do business internationally.
To avoid paying high taxes in their home country.
28
Which of the following is not an Asian Tiger?
Taiwan
Singapore
South Korea
Tokyo
29
Which of the following is an Asian Dragon?
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Tokyo
Beijing
30
How does the POST FORDIST approach differ from the Fordist approach?
requires employees to work on an assembly line.
specializes in tertiary services.
encourages employees to work together towards a common goal.
prefers cheap labor.

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