#1
Which of the following is an example of a primary economic activity?
Farming
ExplanationPrimary economic activities involve extracting raw materials directly from the earth or the sea.
#2
Which geographic feature is likely to influence settlement patterns the most?
A river
ExplanationRivers provide water, transportation, and fertile land, making them ideal for settlement.
#3
Which geographic factor is most likely to affect agricultural practices?
Elevation
ExplanationElevation affects temperature, precipitation, and soil composition, crucial factors in agricultural practices.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a secondary economic activity?
Mining
ExplanationSecondary economic activities involve processing raw materials into finished goods.
#5
Which economic system allows for private ownership of businesses and the freedom of individuals to make economic decisions?
Capitalism
ExplanationCapitalism promotes private ownership of businesses and a free market economy.
#6
Which geographic factor is most likely to influence the type of vegetation in an area?
Rainfall
ExplanationRainfall directly affects the availability of water, a critical factor for plant growth.
#7
Which economic system relies heavily on government control and central planning?
Communism
ExplanationCommunism involves government control of resources and central planning of the economy.
#8
What term describes the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
ExplanationGDP measures the economic output of a country within its borders.
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of a command economy?
Government control of resources
ExplanationIn a command economy, the government controls the allocation of resources and makes economic decisions.
#10
What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Urbanization
ExplanationUrbanization is the process of population movement from rural to urban areas.
#11
What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced within a country, plus income earned by its citizens abroad?
Gross National Product (GNP)
ExplanationGNP includes the GDP plus income from foreign investments.
#12
Which economic indicator measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
ExplanationCPI tracks inflation by measuring changes in the prices of a representative basket of goods and services.
#13
Which factor is not considered a geographic influence on human systems?
Technology
ExplanationTechnology, while significant, is not a natural geographic feature affecting human systems.
#14
Which of the following is an example of a quaternary economic activity?
Research and development
ExplanationQuaternary economic activities involve intellectual pursuits like research and development.