Unit 4 Geography Political DDE

Sometimes countries give up some control of their own affairs to work together on goals they all share. This is a form of ___.

• spatial inequality
• economic activity
• sustainable development
• supranational cooperation

Which of these is the BEST definition of centripetal forces?

• forces that pull people together
• forces that promote urbanization
• forces that reduce land use conflict
• forces that improve living standards

The European Union began with the development of a ___.

• plural society
• consumer class
• common market
• defense organization

What happens when a member country does not agree with a decision made by the EU government?

• The country may refuse to obey the decision
• The country must carry out the decision anyway.
• The decision does not go into effect anywhere in the EU.
• The decision goes into effect only in countries that support it.

Which of these statements is BEST supported by the information in the graph?

• The EU produces fewer goods and services than China.
• The EU trades more with the United States than with India.
• The EU has about the same economic power as the United States.
• The EU has a higher GDP than India, Japan and China combined>

How has the EU promoted economic cooperation across Europe?

• It has reduced trade barriers.
• It has banned foreign imports.
• It has raised workers salaries.
• It has ended business competition.

The adoption of a common currency in 2002 also helped to unite the EU. The common currency is called the _____

• EU
• dollar
• euro
• bat

A society made up of many ethnic groups is a

• multiracial society.
• rural society.
• geographic society.
• colonized society.

Nelson Mandela made history in South Africa by

• advocating townships open their doors to whites
• becoming the first black person to receive a Nobel peace prize.
• becoming South Africa’s first black president.
• voting for his own presidency while still in jail.

In South Africa, housing with electricity and amenities is usually

• available to all ethnic groups.
• a breeding ground for crime.
• located in urban areas.
• populated by whites.