Social Studies Review 2

In a communist economic system the government has complete control of the economy. A free enterprise system differs because...

• individuals and businesses are not allowed to compete with each other in the marketplace.

• a free enterprise system takes place under both limited and unlimited government.

• in a socialist economic system the government dictates where businesses are located and what they must produce and sell.

• individuals can own private property, are free to choose where to work, and can open their own business.

Andy is studying Nicaragua. Which factor best completes his chart above?

• Better jobs

• Overpopulation

• Better education

• Peach

Use the map to answer the follow question.

There are many types of industries located throughout the Caribbean Islands. An example of one shown in the map above is __________ found in ______________.

• clothing; Australia

• oil; Ecuador and Russia

• coffee; Dominican Republic

• meat products; Uruguay

In Brazil, over 61% of the land is covered in forest and that wood is used for furniture, construction and paper produces. This would be an example of which of the four factors of production?

• natural resources

• labor

• capital

• entrepreneurship from a market economy to a traditional economy

Based on the cartoon, which of the following is a conclusion you could make?

• Technological advancements have caused cultural change.

• Computers are causing people to watch more television.

• Countries with a high literacy rate typically do not have a lot of technology.

• Consumers like to buy the latest in technology in order to vote.

According to the chart, which country is the most developed country?

• United States

• Mexico

• Haiti

• Chile

Which city is located at approximately 15˚S, 75˚W?

• Lima

• Rio de Janeiro

• Mexico City

• San Juan

If a citizen can participate in all of the ways listed above, they would live in what type of governmental system?

• Limited Government

• Totalitarian Government

• Unlimited Government

• Communist Government

In which part of Mexico would the climate be the driest?

• northeast

• northwest

• southeast

• southwest

Which of the following would be a good title for the list above?

• Political Reasons for Immigration

• Economic Causes of European Exploration

• Cultural Effects of the Columbian Exchange

• Geographic Impact of Latin American Independence