GEO - Ch.4 Vocabulary pt.2

Which of the following best describes a natural boundary?

• A boundary defined by cultural differences

• A boundary created by physical features like rivers or mountains

• A boundary established by political agreements

• A boundary based on geometric shapes

What is a characteristic of a traditional economy?

• It relies on customs and traditions to make economic decisions

• It is driven by supply and demand

• It is controlled by a central authority

• It is based on technological advancements

Which of the following is a feature of a market economy?

• Government sets prices for goods and services

• Prices are determined by supply and demand

• Production is based on tradition

• Resources are allocated by a central authority

What is the primary goal of free enterprise?

• To ensure government control over the economy

• To allow private businesses to operate competitively for profit

• To distribute resources equally among citizens

• To maintain traditional economic practices

Which of the following best defines capitalism?

• An economic system where the government owns all businesses

• An economic system based on private ownership and the free market

• An economic system that relies on barter and trade

• An economic system that focuses on agricultural production

What is a command economy?

• An economy where decisions are made by individual consumers

• An economy where the government makes all economic decisions

• An economy based on traditional practices

• An economy driven by technological innovation

Which of the following describes a more developed country?

• A country with a high level of industrialization and standard of living

• A country primarily focused on agriculture

• A country with a rapidly growing population

• A country with limited access to technology

What is a newly industrialized country?

• A country that has not yet begun industrialization

• A country that is transitioning from agriculture to industry

• A country with a declining industrial sector

• A country with a stable and mature industrial economy

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?

• Concentrated development in a small area

• Expansion of urban areas into rural land

• Preservation of natural landscapes

• Reduction in population density

What does central place theory attempt to explain?

• The distribution of natural resources

• The location and size of human settlements

• The migration patterns of animals

• The formation of cultural boundaries