Social Studies 12 and 13

1. What are the three basic needs of humans? Choose all answers that apply (3). Page 72

• Food
• Cell Phone
• Shelter (housing)
• School
• Clothing

2. Which reason BEST explains why factories are often located on a river?

• It is a good way to find trees to build the factory nearby.
• It is a good place to find a lot of people to work.
• It is a good idea to put the factory where people can enjoy the view during breaks.
• It is a good location for receiving and shipping goods.

Which statement BEST explains how industries decide where to locate? (p. 74)

• They locate where they can buy the most goods.
• They locate where they can sell the most goods.
• They locate where there are natural resources and human features they need.
• They locate where there are the most communication methods and housing.

Which reason BEST explains why some industries are located in urban areas? (p. 74)

• They need a lot of land to use.
• They need a lot of coal or other fuel.
• They need a lot of goods.
• They need a lot of people to work at the factory.

Look at the chart below. Which answer choice would complete the chart correctly? (p. 72)

• crops and livestock
• socks and shoes
• dogs and cats
• bridges and water

If a drought kills half of the soybean crop, what will happen to the price of soybeans? (p. 80)

• It will increase (go up).
• It will decrease (go down).
• It will stay the same.

What will MOST likely happen if the price of peanut butter decreases? (p. 80)

• Consumers will buy less.
• Consumers will buy more.
• Consumers will buy the same amount.

What stops people from having all the goods they want? (p. 79)

• unlimited wants
• unlimited resources
• scarcity
• demand

The company that makes iPhones is a ________________. the "makers" p. 77

• consumer
• producer
• resource
• location

The ______________ are people who buy or use goods and services to satisfy needs and wants. the "buyers" p. 77

• consumers
• producers
• resources
• locations