Economic Geography — Quiz Answers

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Based on the passage, how does the distribution of shale influence economic activity?

A
Shale is often in short supply because it is difficult to locate.
B
Shale can be a part of economic activity in multiple biomes.
C
Shale is typically imported to Russia, Argentina, and China.
D
Shale is the main source of oil for many of the world’s countries.
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Based on the map, which region is suitable for economic activity related to Tree harvesting?

A
country of Russia
B
territory of Siberia
C
country of Kazakhstan
D
country of Tajikistan
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How might a country with limited space for agriculture solve the problem of a lack of oranges?

A
It can import many other kinds of fruit trees.
B
It can import orange trees to plant on local farms.
C
It can import fresh oranges and orange juice.
D
It can import different kinds of orange seeds.
4

Which is a purpose of an environmental regulation?

A
to speed up environmental change
B
to preserve natural resources
C
to ensure profit for businesses
D
to reward local farmers and workers
5

What can result from a country having a comparative advantage in rubber production?

A
the rise in profit through control of the market for rubber goods
B
the decrease in manufactured goods produced from rubber
C
the sharing of innovations in rubber production with other countries
D
the drop in demand for rubber products from that country
6

What is the role of scarcity in economic decision-making within a nation?

A
The country must consider how to make the most of scarcity in other places.
B
The country has to lower prices on products that are scarce in other places.
C
The country has to figure out how to get products that are scarce at low prices.
D
The country must work to create surpluses of items that are scarce.
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How might the depletion of minerals affect a local economy?

A
by leading to regulations to protect reserves
B
by causing an increased number of new migrants
C
by acquiring new goods for import and export
D
by increasing demand for consumer goods
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What can result from a surplus of certain natural resources?

A
the ability to export natural resources in exchange for needed goods
B
the need to import more of those natural resources to cover scarcity
C
the request to begin exporting scarce resources as well as plentiful ones
D
the desire to tax those natural resources to reduce production of them
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Which government regulation would contribute to the renewal of a natural resource?

A
increasing worker safety standards
B
banning lumber mills in forest areas
C
regulating emissions from automobiles
D
requiring permits for oil drilling on land

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