AnswersTX-World Geography Studies B-CREconomic and Social Development

Global Economic Sectors and Systems Answers

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The US economy is based heavily on __________ sector jobs.

A
primary
B
secondary
C
tertiary
D
quaternary
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Creating export processing zones, passing tax laws that favor businesses, and encouraging outsourcing __________.

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are actions NGOs can take to benefit growing economies
B
are typical ways in which the US helps other nations' economies
C
are ways that have helped developing economies to grow
D
have not been successful in fostering economic success
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What effect do tax incentives have on economic development?

A
Tax incentives have no impact on economic development.
B
Tax incentives only allow the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer.
C
Tax incentives encourage international trade of human or physical resources.
D
Tax incentives only affect economic development when a nation creates an important technology.
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A
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According to Walt Rostow's modernization model, a country becomes developed when __________.

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it becomes agriculturally self-sufficient
B
it mobilizes capital for business investments, thereby increasing its exports
C
it has a high literacy rate and widespread access to education for people of all social classes
D
it has an economy based on the production of goods and services demanded by the global economy Please select the best answer from the choices pro
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false

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A
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The next best alternative given up when making a choice is called the __________.

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opportunity cost
B
comparative advantage
C
primary objective
D
negative consequence
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What was the foundation on which Western culture was built?

A
African traditions
A
American traditions
G
Greek and Roman traditions
G
Greek and Asian traditions
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Using complete sentences, explain negative consequences associated with limiting women's property rights.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In countries where women’s property rights are limited by social norms or legislation, women are more vulnerable to poverty, violence, and illness. Women’s ability to overcome poverty is hampered, making them more vulnerable to domestic abuse and disease and during external conflict. Furthermore, their involvement in household decision-making is limited.

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How do export processing zones help overcome barriers to economic development?

A
They increase costs for developing countries.
B
They only help wealthy nations become wealthier.
C
They help increase job growth in developing nations.
D
They organize doctors to provide healthcare in developed nations.
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What are the cons of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select four answers.There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.

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There may be a sizable gap between rich and poor people.
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It can be very difficult for citizens to start private businesses.
C
Citizens must pay for most basic necessities by themselves.
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There is no guarantee of steady employment for many citizens.
C
Citizens may pay higher taxes than in other economic systems.
C
Citizens often purchase their own health care and higher education.
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It spread mainly through imperialism.
I
It spread mainly through trade and technology.
I
It spread through migration in addition to imperialism.
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It spread through imperialism, migration, trade, and technology.

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