Economic Geography

Coal, oil, and natural gas are all examples of  

• A.  alternative energy sources. 
•  B.  capital resources.
• C.  fossil fuels. 
•  D.  renewable resources.

Hydroelectric power is generated by: 

•  coal power plants
• nuclear reactors
• rivers and waterfalls
• windmills.

Sally’s ability to operate a beauty salon successfully is an example of a ___ resource.  

• capital 
• natural 
• human 
• renewable

Which of the following is an example of unskilled labor?

• building inspector
• computer technician
• dishwasher
• plumber

 How are natural resources distributed throughout the world?    

•  Natural resources are spread out unevenly around the earth.
• Most natural resources lie beneath the ocean floor.
• Most natural resources are found in developed nations. 
•  Natural resources are distributed evenly among all nations. 

A ___ engages in tertiary economic activity.  

• carpenter 
• lumberjack 
• orange grower 
• police officer  

A country with a mostly rural population engaged in mainly primary economic activities is probably a  

• developing nation. 
•  developed nation.
• industrialized nation. 
• primary nation.

What is the study of how people and governments meet their wants and needs? (the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services? pg. 58

• Scarcity

• Supply

• Economics

The struggle between businesses selling the same goods (ex: Best Buy v.s. Walmart). pg. 60

• Supply
• Demand
• Competition

People or businesses that buy, or use, products. pg. 59

• Profits

• Incentive

• Consumers

• Producers