Sp 25 Weekly Quiz 8- Days 43-46

How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?

• By detecting sunken ships
• By helping ships navigate
• By monitoring fish migration
• By warning of a natural disaster

Which of these would most likely be shown on a map of a more-developed country's tertiary economic sector?

• Location of oil reserves
• Transportation networks
• Centers of manufacturing and processing
• Coal deposits

According to the table, what product would Country A most likely import from Country B?

• fruit
• vegetables
• heating fuel
• tablet computers

Which of the following most likely caused the change shown in these photographs?

• The preservation of local cottage industries
• The expansion of international trade
• The adoption of a command economy
• The extraction of nonrenewable resources from local reserves

Which conclusion is best supported by the data in this table?

• Health care was more expensive in Argentina than in Brazil.
• The quality of life was better in Peru than in Brazil.
• Peru had a greater number of young people than Bolivia.
• Bolivia had a lower standard of living than Argentina.

How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?

• There was an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.
• There was a decrease in the construction of new housing in the suburbs.
• There was an increase in the number of areas specifically designated as public parks.
• There was a decrease in transportation options available in the inner cities.

Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?

• Foreign students regard it an intellectual center for higher education.
• Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.
• Economists view it as an important center for international trade.
• The adherents of several major world religions regard it as a holy city.

Which change is a direct result of the diffusion of popular American chain restaurants throughout the world?

• The cultural landscapes of commercial areas have become increasingly similar.
• Local production of fresh produce has declined.
• The service sectors of developing countries has begun to decline.
• Religious dietary restrictions have been ignored.

What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• It provides economic assistance to member countries through loans.
• It controls the global distribution of a natural resource.
• It offers military support to threatened member countries.
• It stores reserves of a natural resources.

Which physical feature has limited the movement of people living in North Africa?

• The Sahel
• The Nile River
• The Red Sea
• The Sahara