Unit Three SWA Gov/Econ Test

How could a war with an OPEC country impact citizens living in the United States?

• Gas prices may increase due to a rise in price of crude oil.

• The automobile industry suffers due to a decrease in auto part exports.

• The sale of foreign cars decreases due to an increase in tariffs.

• Pharmaceutical exports dip as a result of increased tensions.

Based of the definition of specialization and comparative advantage, what area in the world could be said to have a comparative advantage in oil production?

• African Countries

• European Countires

• The Middle East

• Central American Countries

Which statement BEST reflects the difference between tariffs and quotas?

• Tariffs raise prices on EXPORTS, while quotas set limits on EXPORTS

• Tariffs set limits on IMPORTS.

• Tariffs raise prices on IMPORTS, while quotas set limits on IMPORTS

• Tariffs set limits on EXPORTS

Which statement is the BEST example of human-environmental interaction in Southwest Asia?

• The desert is considered a natural barrier between Western Europe and Southwest Asia.

• Arab conquests spread Islam into North Africa.

• The construction of the Anatolia Dam Project to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation.

• The Euphrates and Tigris River flow from Turkey to the Persian Gulf.

Tariffs, quotas, and subsidies are:

• Restrictive licenses

• Trade barriers

• Free trade

• Trade incentives

These two nations are anticipating a reduction in water supply as a result of the Anatolia Dam Project in Turkey, downstream from the Tigris and Euphrates.

• Iran and Syria

• Iraq and Iran

• Iraq and Syria

• Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Since the Middle East has 1% of the world's freshwater supply shared by 5% of the world's population, and all major rivers in the Middle East cross at least one national boarder, what is MOST LIKELY to happen?

• Middle Eastern countries will be forced to import fresh water from other nations.

• Middle Eastern countries will be forced by the UN to cooperate and find a solution to water access.

• The Arab nations of the Middle East will form a water control alliance to force water control from Israel.

• Unequal access to water will surpass access to oil as the major source of conflict in the region.

Which nation's government is classified as a monarchy, with a king as chief executive and head of government?

• Saudi Arabia

• Israel

• Iraq

• Iran

Which economy is controlled by supply and demand with NO government involvement?

• Market

• Mixed

• Command

• Communism

The government of Israel can be classified as a parliamentary democracy. Which statement provides the BEST definition of this type of government?

• A government ruled by an elected legislator and a prime minister.

• A government ruled by the wealthiest, upper class society.

• A government ruled by a small group distinguished by royalty, wealth, family, or military powers.

• A government rules by people who have been selected by talent.