QA #3 Review 2026

How did the shift from the cottage industry to the Industrial Revolution change the way goods were produced?

• Production moved from small homes to large factories, increasing the use of machines.

• Workers began producing goods only for their own families instead of selling them.

• Goods were produced more slowly because machines replaced skilled

Why were areas near freshwater sources important for early settlements and trade?

• Freshwater sources created cooler climates that made it easier for people to avoid disease.

• Freshwater sources guaranteed protection from invasions because rivers acted as permanent barriers.

• Freshwater sources provided drinking water, fertile soil for farming, and natural transportation routes for trade.

A country’s population pyramid shows a wide top and a narrow base.

What economic challenge is this country most likely to face?

• Increased demand for elderly care and pensions due to an aging population, along with slower economic growth from a shrinking labor force.

• A surplus of young workers that leads to high unemployment among teenagers and young adults.

In some countries, cultural traditions and legal restrictions limit women’s access to jobs outside the home. What is one likely economic impact of this situation?

• The country may experience faster economic growth because fewer workers compete for available jobs.

• The country may experience slower economic growth because fewer people are able to participate in the formal workforce.

How did the Columbian Exchange increase global connectivity?

• By encouraging the movement of goods, people, and ideas between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

• By reducing cultural interactions and slowing the spread of new technologies worldwide.

Which statement best describes a command economy?

• Businesses and consumers make economic decisions based on supply and demand with little government control

• The government makes most economic decisions, including what goods are produced and how they are distributed.

How do supply and demand function in a free enterprise system?

• Prices are set by the government to ensure equal access to all goods and services.

• Prices are controlled by tradition and remain stable regardless of shortages or surpluses.

• Prices are determined by the interaction between producers and consumers in the marketplace.

Which example best represents a primary economic activity?

• A farmer harvesting wheat to sell at a local market.

• A factory worker assembling cars for export.

• A cashier working at a grocery store.

• A software engineer designing a mobile application.

Which physical process is most responsible for shaping the environment near the Great Rift Valley?

• River erosion that slowly carves canyons through layers of sedimentary rock.

• Tectonic activity that causes the Earth’s crust to pull apart and form deep valleys.

• Glacial movement that reshapes the land through freezing and melting cycles.

Why do higher elevations generally experience cooler temperatures?

• Higher elevations are closer to the sun and receive less direct sunlight.

• Mountain regions receive less precipitation throughout the year.

• Air becomes thinner and holds less heat as altitude increases.