L.A. Unit 6 Review 1

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Why do people tend to live near water? In particular, why is it a good economic decision to live near water?

Back

Because oceans and rivers make trading easier as trade can be done by boat.

Front

How do quotas protect domestic producers?

Back

by decreasing the amount of foreign goods in domestic markets

Front

For decades, the United States embargoed trade with Cuba. What was the result of imposing the embargo?

Back

All trade between Cuba and the United States became illegal.

Front

What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement?

Back

reducing economic barriers to trade

Front

Which of the following statements about currency and international trade is correct?
International trade often requires that buyers and sellers agree on a currency in which to conduct business.

Back

International trade often requires that buyers and sellers agree on a currency in which to conduct business.

Front

Why is the population density of central and western Brazil much lower than other regions of the country?

Back

because the land in those regions is covered by a dense tropical rain forest

Front

Based on your knowledge of climate's effect on population distribution, which of the regions likely has the HIGHEST population density? Options: I, II, III, IV

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IV