Human Geo Unit 6: Economic Geography

Question 1

The common religion of Catholicism in Mexico is a __________ force, because it unites most people in the country.

Accepted Answer

Centripetal

Question 2

Private business owners make all decisions based on supply and demand.

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Market Economy

Question 3

Which of the following countries has the highest energy consumption per capita?

Accepted Answer

USA

Question 4

North Korea and Cuba are close to this economic system

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Command Economy

Question 5

The following are reasons that India has a comparative advantage for IT EXCEPT

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Located 8,000 miles away

Question 6

Which of the following is a barrier to free trade

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Tariffs (taxes on imported goods)

Question 7

The European Union is an example of a(n)

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Supranational Organization

Question 8

Apple is an example of a ________ because it does business all around the world.

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Multinational Corporation

Question 9

All of the following are benefits of the European Union EXCEPT

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Many rules and regulations

Question 10

Private businesses make most decisions, but the government runs some businesses and regulates others.

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Mixed Economy

Question 11

A high GDP per capita is closely associated with

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Developed countries

Question 12

Racism in the United States is an example of a ________ force, because it divides the country.

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Centrifugal

Question 13

The term "capitalism" is most closely associated with which economic system?

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Mixed Economy

Question 14

Nike uses many companies in Vietnam to produce their clothing. This practice is known as

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Outsourcing

Question 15

Developed countries have all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

High Poverty Rates

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