Worksheets3.10 QUIZIZZ REVIEW-5B-11C-12A-17C-18C
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
Country A has an adult literacy rate of 99%, a median life expectancy of 81, and an annual income per capita of $40,000. Based on these indicators, one could infer that in Country A (WG.11A, WG.5B)
Most workers are engaged in primary activity.
The national fertility rate is well above replacement level.
Most workers are engaged in tertiary or quaternary activity.
Healthcare infrastructure is under-resourced.
Country B has an adult literacy rate of 25%, a life expectancy of 54.7 years, and an annual per capita income of $600. Based on these indicators, Country B would be best classified as a(n) (WG.5B)
Underdeveloped country
Peripheral country
Less developed country
Sub-imperial country
The Human development
Index (HDI), a standard of a country’s well-being, is a Comparative measure of — (WG.5B)
oil production, health, and child welfare
education, democracy, and life expectancy
income per capita, goods produced, and resources
education, life expectancy, and income per capita
The majority of African economies are best categorized as (WG.5B)
Less developed
Newly industrialized
More developed
Third World
A valid conclusion that can be made is that nations with a low capita GNP supported by the graph- WG.5B
greater life expectancy
greater public expenditure on health per capita
a high infant mortality rate
a high adult literacy rate
Which problem faces many of the least developed nations today? WG.5B
Too many varieties of crops are being grown.
An excessive amount of investment capital is available.
Low literacy rates limit economic development.
A malnourished population exists on a high-calorie diet.
A nation’s level of economic development may be measured by its Gross National Product (GNP). Less developed countries would have a low GNP because— (WG.5B)
they are nations that are in debt
they have sophisticated technology
many are mainly agricultural
they have international trade partners
Which pair of countries in the chart would most likely be categorized as “more developed”
or as having “very high human development” on the Human Development Index? (WG.5B)
Countries A and C
Countries B and C
Countries A and D
Countries B and E
Which of the following is NOT an indicator measured by the Human Development Index? (WG.5B)
Literacy
Life expectancy
Purchasing Power Parity
GDP Per Capita
Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed? (WG.5B, WG.22C)
literacy rate = low;
life expectancy = high
literacy rate = high;
infant mortality = high
life expectancy = high;
infant mortality = low
life expectancy = low;
infant mortality = high
In traditional economies, the corresponding level of development is (WG.5B)
More developed
Newly industrialized
Less developed
Underdeveloped
These photographs taken in the 21st century best support which statement? (WG.18C)
People throughout the modern world use the same methods to satisfy their basic needs.
Advancements in technology improve hunting and fishing methods.
Traditional hunting and fishing methods remain relatively unchanged.
Agriculture is the main source of food for traditional cultures throughout the world.
In a traditional economy, information about the way goods are produced is passed from one generation to the next by the __WG.18C
Family
Legal system
Public schools
government
What occupation would most commonly be found in this country? WG.18C
Subsistence farming
Computer programmers
Mining
Commercial agriculture
Which is an example of a person engaged in a traditional economy? WG.18C
An African opens an insurance office in a busy city.
A Peruvian barters a woven mat for freshly caught fish.
An Indian designs parts for airplanes in a research facility.
A Russian sells handmade pastries from a vendor cart on a sidewalk.
The description of tea plantations in Sri Lanka is an example of — (WG.18C)
diversification of crops in an effort to stabilize the economy
the importance of foreign investment in developing countries
the need for a large labor force to address manufacturing initiatives
a culture that maintains traditional ways, including a traditional economy
Which type of economic system does a country have if they are doing what their ancestors were doing many years ago? WG.18C
free market economy
command economy
mixed economy
traditional economy
The tribe relied on hunting and farming for food. The son knew he would be a farmer just like his father and grandfather had been. What kind of economic system does this describe? (WG.18C)
free market economy
command economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
Cottage industries, bartered goods, and subsistence agriculture are more likely to be found in (WG.18C)
Traditional economies
Command economies
Free enterprise economies
Socialist economies
What is one reason for the changes shown on the graph? 17C
Many countries shifted to primary economic activities.
The number of women serving as heads of state increased.
The cost of operating schools declined.
International organizations provided aid for the education of women.
Which of the following is most likely to cause the negative effects described in the excerpt? 17C
global climate change
a global economic recession
protective tariffs
a political coup
The elections of Barack Obama and Benazir Bhutto represent — 17C
cases of the effects of civil uprising within diverse social systems
the establishment of government relations between theocratic and democratic nations
a restriction on economic opportunities for minorities
an expansion of political opportunities for underrepresented populations
Which conclusion about the South African economy is best supported by the sources above? (WG.17C)
Despite the end of apartheid, many black South Africans still have limited economic opportunities.
Economic opportunity for South Africans is unrelated to their educational attainment.
Since the end of apartheid, all races have gained economic equality.
In most sectors of the economy, black South Africans earn more than whites.
Third World Nations might address their most urgent economic need by— (WG.11C)
obtaining technological knowledge to insure economic growth
discovering large quantities of natural resources
developing a large supply of unskilled labor
becoming aware of socialist economic principles
Many natural resources in Siberia are not utilized. The following is the best contributing factor— (WG.11C)
extreme climatic conditions
variations in elevation
environmental concerns
lack of rail service
Which inference is best supported by these maps? (WG.11C)
Easy access to waterways promotes greater economic development of natural resources.
Closer location to the equator provides for an abundance of natural resources.
Lack of trade barriers promotes greater economic development.
Proximity to other countries allows for greater economic development.
Which project would probably contribute most to the economic development of an emerging African nation? (WG.11C)
building of a dam to generate electric power
establishment of a national airline
completion of a new capital city
construction of a superhighway across the country
In China, the Great Leap Forward was an attempt to (WG.11C)
promote democratic reform
end the private ownership of land
strengthen economic ties with Europe
increase agricultural and industrial production
Which feature of Chinese agriculture led to the development of the other three? (WG.11C)
growing rice and grains for their high food value
building of irrigation systems
scarcity of fertile land
intensive farming methods
Manufacturing centers are often located near waterways. This is because (WG.11C)
Workers are attracted to more moderate climates
Goods can be more easily transported to markets
Deposits of raw materials are larger near bodies of water
These locations are more accessible to immigrant workers
A primary function of the Erie Canal as well as major American railroad lines was to (WG.11C)
Allow farmers and ranchers to ship their goods to consumers
Stimulate the growth of manufacturing
Allow growth of tertiary economic activity
Reduce American dependence on imported goods
What factor would likely encourage a multinational corporation to locate its manufacturing operations in a less developed country? (WG.11C)
A more educated workforce
Stricter workplace safety regulations
Lower labor costs
Greater ethnic diversity
How has the building of canals impacted Venice? (WG.11C)
It has caused severe loss of native habitat.
It has resulted in a reduction of tourist dollars.
It has allowed a movement of goods between places.
It has brought about a change in sea level.
Every winter, artists in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, create an ice hotel out of 10,000 tons of ice and 30,000 tons of snow. People from around the world pay to stay at the ice hotel. This is an example of — (WG.11C)
how individuals adapt to variations in hours of daylight
the creativity of individuals living in mild climates
the importance of tourism to temperate climate countries
how changes in climate affect patterns of economic activity
What factor would likely encourage a multinational corporation to locate its manufacturing operations in a less developed country? (WG.11C)
A more educated workforce
Lower labor costs
Stricter workplace safety regulations
Greater ethnic diversity
What can you infer about tourism in the Maldives? (WG.11C) (WG.23B)
It is less lucrative than fishing.
It brings in more money annually than fishing.
Unlike fishing, it is a seasonal economic activity.
Unlike fishing, it is based on renewable resources.
Which statement describes what occurred as railroad tracks were laid from east to west across the United States during the late 1800s? (WG.11C)
Government sought to regulate and set limits on business profits.
Towns grew and businesses started to meet the needs of settlers.
Cattle ranching declined as people moved west to start small farms.
Growth of the transportation industry slowed the growth of factories.
A landlocked country is at an economic disadvantage because – (12.A)
It is unable to transport its goods
It must invest in transportation infrastructure
It must charge extra taxes on its people
It is unable to participate in the global market
Africa’s great mineral wealth has not translated into prosperity for most of its population partly because the resources were — (12.A)
hard to access
nonrenewable and soon depleted
not in high demand because they were priced too high
exported elsewhere throughout the19th and 20 centuries
A cause for deforestation taking place is: (12A)
Meeting the needs of growing population and using land for housing.
Setting up industries.
Converting into agricultural land.
All the Above
A great example of how management of key natural resources affects the movement of people is: WG.12A
Building of the Brooklyn Bridge
Creation of the Hoover Dam
The California Gold Rush of 1849
The Civil War
The Dutch controlled the destructive power of the sea on coastlines by building structures called seaworks. These sea barriers include dikes to hold back the sea and high earthen platforms called terpen, which serve as places of safety during high tides or flooding. Such management of natural resources —TEKS 12A
conflicts with current civil engineering principles addressing shoreline erosion
alters the planting and health of deciduous forests along the peninsula
affects the location and movement of people in the Netherlands
changes the migratory patterns of whales in the North Sea
What cause should be placed in the graphic organizer to explain why the population of San Francisco increased so sharply? WG.12A
End of Civil War
Discovery of gold
Immigration of Native Americans
Discovery of pass across Appalachian Mountains
Base your answer to the following question on the Human Development Index (HDI) above.
1. Based on this data, which country is likely to be more developed? 5B
A.
B.
C.
D.
SRI LANKA
Nepal
Pakistan
India
. Which is a valid generalization based on the information in the chart? 5B
A.
B.
C.
D.
In developing nations, the infant mortality rate decreases as the birthrate increases.
Industrialized nations have lower birthrates and infant mortality rates than developing nations do.
Decreasing the infant mortality rate will limit population growth in developing nations.
Industrialized nations have higher population densities than developing nations do.
Which statement about Japan’s socioeconomic status is an opinion?
Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) is high and its birthrate is low.
Japan has the most efficient educational system and the best culture in Asia.
Japan’s infant mortality rate is low and its life expectancy is high.
Japan has a high percentage of urban population and a high rate of literacy.
A population pyramid with this structure is usually associated with a —
TEKS 5B, TEKS 22C
less developed nation that has a low standard of living
less developed nation that has a low standard of living
more developed nation that has a high standard of living
newly industrialized nation that has a moderate standard of living
Which statement summarizes the information shown in the chart? (WG.11C)
Changes in climate and resources affect the location of economic activity.
Population changes are affected by how people manage natural resources.
Humans make good use of regional resources to build shelters and grow food.
Changes in the environment caused by natural disasters force humans to adapt.
Africa’s great mineral wealth has not translated into prosperity for most of its population partly because the resources were — (12.A)
hard to access
nonrenewable and soon depleted
not in high demand because they were priced too high
exported elsewhere throughout the19th and 20 centuries
Which factor posed the greatest challenge to developing natural resources in Siberia? (12.A)
Severe drought limited agricultural production on arable land.
Limited access to water prevented the establishment of large cities.
The employment of seasonal laborers reduced annual output quotas.
The harsh climate hindered the establishment of permanent settlements.
This population change occurred in California because – (12.A)
new agricultural technology increased crop yields
Foreign governments enacted environmental protection policies
New sources of gold were discovered
Foreign governments exploited all sources of raw materials
A woman in the U.S. would have— WG.17C
Less social, political, and economic opportunities than a woman in an Eastern Mediterranean country.
More social, political and economic opportunities than a woman in an Eastern Mediterranean country.
Exactly the same amount of social, political and economic opportunities than a woman in an Eastern Mediterranean country.
Nearly the same amount of social, political and economic opportunities than a woman in an Eastern Mediterranean country.
Which is an accurate statement on the changing role of women in North Africa. WG.17C
Women maintain traditional roles in many households.
Women earn equal pay for equal work in Tunisia.
Women cover their faces with scarves in Egypt.
Woman eat and pray separately from men.
. During the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Aboriginal protestors set up a tent embassy to inform the world of their struggle to – WG.17C
Win the right to vote
Get religious freedom
Regain ancestral lands taken by white settlers
arrange the return of mixed-race children who were given up for adoption against their will
. In many countries gender norms create (WG. 17C)
Disadvantages for women
girls are not sent to school
Women lack resources and opportunities
All of the other answers
