Economic Geography Book

What was one of the early uses of oil by Native Americans?

• Medicinal purposes

• Fuel for machinery

• Cooking

• Lighting

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Which economic system is characterized by the government determining the production of goods and services?

• Command Economy

• Market Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Mixed Economy

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In a Market Economy, production is determined by ___.

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What is a key characteristic of a Traditional Economy?

• Goods and services are traded without money

• Central government controls production

• Production is based on consumer demand

• Combination of command and market systems

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Petroleum became a valuable resource after the development of ___.

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What is subsistence agriculture?

• Raising enough food or animals to meet basic needs with little left over to sell

• Producing crops or animals to sell in markets

• Industries dominating economic activities

• Providing business or professional services

Which of the following is an example of a secondary economic activity?

• Gathering timber

• Manufacturing automobiles

• Providing teaching services

• Conducting research

What type of economic activity involves providing information, management, and research services?

• Primary Activities

• Secondary Activities

• Tertiary Activities

• Quaternary Activities

What are natural resources?

• Materials on or in the earth with economic value

• Man-made materials with economic value

• Technological products with economic value

• Services provided by nature

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Natural resources are divided into three basic types: renewable, non-renewable, and ________ energy sources.

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