Tina's Flashcard

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Based on the table of oil production and gross domestic product (GDP) in Southwest Asia, what conclusion can reasonably be drawn about oil production and the economies of Southwest Asian nations?

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Higher oil production is associated with higher GDP in Southwest Asian nations.

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What type of governments do Country 1 and Country 2 have? Country 1: Presidential Democracy; Country 2: Parliamentary Democracy

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Country 1: Presidential Democracy; Country 2: Parliamentary Democracy

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Which branch of government usually has the most power in a parliamentary democracy?

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The legislative branch

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What kind of government is represented by section C?

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Authoritarian government

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Where do Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey fall on the economic continuum?

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Israel is closer to a market economy, Saudi Arabia is closer to a command economy, and Turkey is in between.

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What type of government is represented by section A? Options: Monarchy, Autocracy, Federal government, Democratic government

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Autocracy

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What conclusion can be reasonably drawn based on the information on the chart?

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Turkey most likely has a high standard of living

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Saudi Arabia is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and has an industrialized economy based on the production and sale of natural resources. Which is an example of an investment in capital goods that the country's government might make to improve its gross domestic product (GDP)? Options: Investment in luxury hotels for tourism, Investment in advanced oil extraction technology., Investment in agricultural subsidies, Investment in public transportation systems

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Investment in advanced oil extraction technology.

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Why is it important for Saudi Arabia to invest in human capital through its education system?

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It is important for Saudi Arabia to invest in human capital to diversify its economy and develop a skilled workforce.

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Which of the following best describes a quota?

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A limit on the amount of a resource that can be used or allocated.