06.3.24 Warm Up

How do natural resources influence the economy of a contemporary society?

• They determine the population size.

• They provide raw materials for production.

• They have no impact on the economy.

• They only affect the climate.

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TX.SOC.6.6.A

Priya recently started a tech company that focuses on developing innovative software solutions. Which of the following best describes Priya's role in the economy?

• She consumes goods and services.

• She creates businesses and drives innovation.

• She regulates the economy.

• She provides labor for factories.

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TX.SOC.6.6.A

Why is it important for businesses to follow ethical practices in a free enterprise system?

• To increase the cost of production.

• To maintain consumer trust and ensure fair competition.

• To reduce the number of competitors.

• To avoid paying taxes.

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TX.SOC.6.7.C

How did the construction of the Panama Canal influence the political relationships between countries?

• By isolating societies from each other.

• By facilitating trade and communication between societies.

• By increasing the cost of goods.

• By reducing the need for natural resources.

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TX.SOC.6.4.B

How can the distribution of natural resources, like oil or water, affect a country's political relationships with its neighbors?

• It can lead to conflicts over resource control.

• It has no impact on political relationships.

• It ensures equal wealth among countries.

• It only affects the country's internal policies.

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TX.SOC.6.4.B

What is a potential consequence of unethical business practices in a free enterprise system?

• Increased consumer trust.

• Loss of reputation and legal penalties.

• Higher profits in the long term.

• More government subsidies.

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TX.SOC.6.7.C

How might physical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River influence a society's political relationships?

• By making it easier to establish trade routes.

• By acting as natural barriers that can limit interaction.

• By increasing the population density.

• By reducing the need for transportation.

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TX.SOC.6.4.B