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WorksheetsSemester 2 Review Quiz of DOOM!
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what is Human Capital?
Money Assets of a Company
Immigration of people into America
Treating yourself to a nice dinner
A worker's skill, knowledge, and experience
Exchange of goods or services without using money
Goods
Barter
Scarcity
What is standard of living?
is a measure of the minimum amount of money thought to be adequate for life
A measure of how well off the people are in a country
A lack of money and basic necessities needed for life
Canadian forestry products, such as timber and processed wood, account for almost $15 billion of international trade annually. The majority of these products are sold to
China.
Mexico.
the United States.
the European Union.
Which of the following is NOT a way that the Canadian timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting?
plant trees to replace those that were harvested
leave buffer zones of forest near streams and rivers
clear-cut smaller areas to reduce the loss of ecosystems
use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust
What are sources of chemicals in acid rain?
forests
walking/hiking
bicycles
coal burning power plants
Canada has to work with the United States to solve the problem of acid rain because the United States
is the source of much of Canada’s air pollution
purchases many of the goods that Canada produces in its factories
is careful to keep air pollutions from leaving the United States and entering Canada
has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem
A Canadian farmer who lives near Lake Ontario wants to use a new pesticide to protect his crops. The pesticide is absorbed by fish and causes sickness in people who eat contaminated fish. The farmer plans to be very careful and avoid spraying the pesticide near any rivers that feed into Lake Ontario. Should the farmer be allowed to use the pesticide?
Yes, because insects are damaging his crops.
Yes, because he will not use the pesticide near water.
No, because runoff water and soil will carry the pesticide into Lake Ontario.
No, because food grown without the use of pesticides is healthier for humans.
Which of the following statements about environmental issues in Canada is correct?
The mining industry has little effect on deforestation in Canada.
Canadian timber is often harvested faster than replacement trees can grow.
Canada will always have plenty of timber because it is a renewable resource.
The boreal forest of Canada is large enough that clear-cutting will have little effect on wildlife.
Why would the Canadian government resist imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses located in the Canadian Shield?
because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada
because not many live in the region so not many people are affected by the businesses
because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region
because the pollution created by these industries affects the United States more than Canada
Which environmental concern is MOST associated with Canada's timber industry?
the creation of acid rain
the reduction of air quality
the pollution of freshwater
the destruction of habitats
What are the main industries of the Canadian Shield?
Mining and Logging
Mining and Manufacturing
Logging and Manufacturing
Tourism and Mining
Which of these does NOT cause air pollution?
Mining equipment
Factories
Car Emissions
Hydroelectric Dams
When dangerous chemicals mix with air particles it can lead to (a) rain!
How does acid rain affect Canada?
Kills plant and animal species
Makes water dangerous for drinking
Erodes buildings and statues
All of these are true
Things that are found on the earth are called?
Human resources
capital resources
Natural resources
Entrepreneur
The higher the GDP per capita, the _____________________.
Higher levels of happiness
Higher standard of living
Equal levels of wealth
Self-sufficient communities
Definition of import.
material that are shipped in from another country.
materials that are shipped out from the home country to another country.
Definition of export.
materials that are shipped out from the home country to another country.
materials that are shipped in from another country.
What are the three trade barriers?
Tariff, quota, and Gross Domestic
Product (GDP)
Quota, embargo, and currency
exchange
Tariff, embargo, and taxes
Tariff, embargo, and quota
Which is/are an example(s) of capital goods?
Iron Ore
Factory Machinery
Natural Gas
All of the above
Which statement best describes the relationship between a country's investment in capital goods and its gross domestic product (GDP)?
Investments in capital goods typically lead to a decrease in GDP.
Investments in capital goods typically lead to an increase in GDP
A decrease in GDP typically leads to investments in capital goods
A increase in GDP typically leads to investments in capital goods
Which physical feature runs through both Canada and the US?
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Shield
Quebec
Hudson Bay
What water feature is shared with the US and Canada?
Hudson Bay
St. Lawrence River
Arctic Ocean
Great Lakes
Which water feature does the Canadian Shield wrap around?
Hudson Bay
St. Lawrence River
Arctic Ocean
Great Lakes
The letter D is identifying which of the following:
St. Lawrence River
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The letter E is identifying which of the following:
St. Lawrence River
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The letter G is identifying which of the following:
St. Lawrence River
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The letter B is identifying which of the following:
St. Lawrence River
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The letter H is identifying which of the following:
St. Lawrence River
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The letter A is identifying which of the following:
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
Quebec
The letter F is identifying which of the following:
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
Quebec
The letter C is identifying which of the following:
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
Quebec
The letter I is identifying which of the following:
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
Quebec
Which form of government would have the MOST amount of citizen participation?
democracy
oligarchy
autocracy
anarchy
Which form of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation?
democracy
autocracy
oligarchy
beaucracy
How might the form of government affect the role of the citizen in Cuba?
Cuba has a dictatorship, which limits the voting rights of the citizens.
Cuba has a dictatorship, which allows for greater voting rights of the citizens.
Cuba has a federal-republican system, which limits the voting rights of the citizens.
Cuba has a federal-republican system, which allows for greater voting rights of the citizens.
In which system of government do the citizens elect members of the legislature and then legislature elects the executive leader of the government?
autocracy
oligarchy
presidential democracy
parliamentary democracy
The Mexican government functions using a democratic system, while the Cuban government functions using which type of system?
parliamentary
fascist
anarchist
dictatorship
What is the title of the political leader with the most power in the countries of Brazil and Mexico?
prime minister
president
king
chairman
Which country allows citizens to vote but only allows one political party (Communist Pary) to run for office?
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
Turkey
Which BEST describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?
The legislative branch in the presidential system is always unicameral.
In a parliamentary democracy, the head of the government is a member of the legislature.
In a presidential democracy, political power is shared between state and federal governments.
In a parliamentary democracy there are usually two main political parties; in the presidential system there is only one.
________________ is the title of the chief executive with the most political power in a parliamentary democracy.
President
Prime Minister
King
Vice President
If a legislature is said to be BICAMERAL then there are how many houses in that legislature?
1
2
3
4
What country is represented by #7
Mexico
Brazil
Portugal
Chile
Which number is represented by #1
Brazil
Cuba
Mexico
Costa Rica
Which number is represented by #6
Venezuela
Colombia
Chile
Mexico
#3 represents which physical feature?
Atacama Desert
Andes Mountains
Sierra Madre
Amazon River
Locate the Amazon River
1
3
2
4
Which physical feature is located along the coast of Chile and is also known as the driest place on Earth?
Sierra Madre
Amazon River
Amazon Rainforest
Atacama desert
This body of water is located to the west of South America
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
This body of water is located to the east of South America
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
English Channel
Atlantic Ocean
What threatens the Amazon Rainforest?
Cars
Logging
Trains
Airplanes
What geographic factor greatly amplifies Mexico City's air pollution problem?
The lake nearby
Surrounding mountains
Its high elevation
Mexico City has no air pollution problem
Most people in Brazil live where?
Along Pacific coast
Along Atlantic coast
In the Amazon Rainforest
Along the Amazon River
What kind of climate does Brazil have?
Cold and dry
Warm and tropical
Hot and dry
Cold and tropical
Which number represents the Gulf of Mexico
1
2
3
4
Which number represents the Caribbean Sea
1
2
3
4
Cuba has little natural resources. What are their options?
There's nothing they can do
Export any natural resources they have
Import natural resources from neighboring countries
What would happen to a city's density if the population were to double?
Density would be greater
Density would be less
Density doesn't change
Which of the following describes a city, with many people living in one area and with many jobs available
Rural community
Urban community
Suburban community
What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico City?
Smoke from cooking fires in Mexican villages
Emissions from cars and factories that build up over the city
Mining in the Sierra Madre mountains
Cutting down trees on the Mexican plateau
In what way(s) has Mexico City’s government worked to reduce air pollution over the city? Choose THREE.
Using CLEANER burning fuels in factories and automobiles
Citizens take a day OFF from driving each week
STRICTER emissions tests for automobiles
Push for LESS public transportation.
What would be an accurate title for this list?
Reasons Why the Amazon Rainforest is Being Destroyed
Reasons Why the Amazon Rainforest is Important
The Negative Effect of Deforestation on the Amazon Rainforest
How the Amazon Rainforest Impacts Brazil’s Economy
Why has Brazil’s government been slow to stop deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest?
Brazil’s government is not interested in protecting the environment.
The native Amazonians refuse to give up any more of their land to loggers.
Ranchers have started turning over their land to the government, so it is no longer an issue.
Money from sales of the Amazon’s resources has led to economic growth for Brazil.
What is a production quota?
A limit on government control
A rule for fair wages
A way to barter items
A goal for how much of a good/service to produce
Why do we need a system for exchanging currency?
So people can buy and sell things internationally
So people can change their money fairly
So people know exactly what their money is worth in other countries
All of these are true
Adriana lives in Brazil.She is planning a trip to visit her sister,who recently moved to Mexico.She plans to take a taxi from the airport when she arrives sin Mexico.What must she do in order to pay for the taxi ?
Get a job so that she can earn Mexican pesos
Exchange her Brazilian reais for Mexican pesos
Pay a travel tariff to the government of Mexico
Pay a travel subsidy to the government of Mexico
What is a benefit of trade barriers?
to protect domestic businesses from competing with other countries
to stop dangerous goods from entering the country
to sanction (punish) an enemy country
all answers are correct
The United States charges special taxes on Mexican avocados and citrus brought across the US/Mexican border. What type of trade barrier is this?
embargo
tariff
quota
opportunity cost
The United States and Cuba have not been trade partners for 50 years because of which trade barrier?
tariff
quota
embargo
none of the above
If Brazil's government puts a limit on how much Mexican oil it will import this year, it is imposing which type of trade barrier?
embargo
tariff
quota
opportunity cost
Latin American countries (a) goods they specialize in.
Latin American countries (b) goods they need but do not have enough of.
Mexico places a block on all imports from Syria
embargo
sanction
quota
boycott
tariff
Argentina adds a new tax on all coffee products from Columbia
embargo
sanction
quota
boycott
tariff
Cuba enforces a limit of knit fabric imports from China
embargo
sanction
quota
boycott
tariff
The Mexican government wants to encourage people to buy cars made in Mexico. Which of these would help achieve that goal?
Increase the price of Mexican cars
Refuse to trade with other Latin American countries
Place a tariff on cars from the United States
Place a quota on oil coming from Venezuela
What is one difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?
the level of protection of natural rights
the role of citizens in the legislative process
the concentration of power in a central authority
the process for choosing the head of government
How are prime ministers in parliamentary democracies different from presidents in presidential democracies?
Presidents are elected by the people, while prime ministers are chosen by legislatures
Prime ministers have little power, while presidents are the most powerful people in government
The position of prime minister is passed from parent to child, while presidents are elected
Presidents have executive and legislative power, while prime ministers only have executive power
In Patrick's country the president is very powerful. There is a senate in which citizens are elected to serve, but it can only advise the president. The president makes all decisions and controls the civilian government and the military. Which answer choice correctly describes Patrick's country?
It has an oligarchic government
It has an autocratic government
It is a parliamentary democracy
It is a presidential democracy
How is Brazil and Mexico similar (alike)? Select the TWO ways.
Both counties have a democratic system of government
Citizens can only vote in local elections
The president of each country is selected by the legislature
Citizens elect people to represent them in the legislature
Only one political party is allowed
Which of these gives the correct difference between the Brazilian Government and the Cuban Government?
In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all of the candidates are from the same party
In Brazil, People can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties
In Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Brazil, people cannot vote for government officials
In Brazil, people can vote for governments officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Cuba, people cannot vote for government officials
What is one key difference between democratic and autocratic governments?
In democratic governments, citizens may only vote for leaders. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote on laws.
In democratic governments, political power rests with the citizens. In autocratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader
In democratic governments, citizens may only vote on laws. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote for leaders.
In democratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader. In autocratic governments, political power rests with the citizens
Which country has a
"Single political party that controls the government"
Cuba
Mexico
Brazil
Which country has
"Executive leaders that are appointed by the party officals
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
Which country has
"citizens choose between multiple political parties in elections"
Cuba
Mexico
Which type of democracy allows the citizens to elect members of legislature?
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Both
Neither
Which type of democracy have the executive and the legislative branches separate?
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Both
Neither
Which democracy has the legislature that selects the head of government?
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Both
Neither
What was the main reason Europeans turned to Africa for labor in the Americas?
They wanted to help Africans find work
Indigenous people had died from diseases brought by Europeans
Africans wanted to travel to the Americas
The Europeans paid Africans to work on plantations
Why did the demand for enslaved Africans increase in Latin America?
Africans were immune to European diseases
Europeans wanted to share their culture with Africans
Africans willingly migrated to Latin America
The Spanish and Portuguese paid them high wages
What was one major effect of the Triangular Trade?
It led to the decline of European empires
It spread African culture and traditions to the Americas
It allowed enslaved Africans to become wealthy landowners
It made Latin America completely independent from European rule
What were the three main regions involved in the Triangular Trade?
North America, Asia, and Australia
Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia
Africa, the Middle East, and South America
What impact did African slavery have on Latin American culture?
It led to the decline of Latin American civilizations
It had no impact at all
African traditions blended with native and European customs
It erased indigenous cultures completely
Which of the following best describes the working conditions of enslaved Africans in Latin America?
They were treated well and given fair wages
They had the same rights as European settlers
They faced harsh treatment, poor living conditions, and long hours
They were free to leave whenever they wanted
Which of these describes the Cuban Revolution best?
Cuba changed from a dictatorship to a democracy
Cuba changed from a democracy to a dictatorship
Cuba changed from a monarchy to a democracy
Cuba changed from one dictatorship to another dictatroship
Why did many Cubans support Fidel Castro?
He promised to ally with the United States
He promised to give control of Cuba back to Cubans
He promised to increase taxes on Cubans
He promised to help wealthy Cubans get richer
Why did the United States have a tense relationship with Cuba?
Cuba was supported by the Soviet Union
Cuba was a close ally with Mexico
Cuba refused to trade with the United States
Cuba wanted to establish a democracy
What was the major outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Cuba became a communist country
Cuba and the United States became allies
Cuba gained nuclear weapons
The United States placed a trade embargo on Cuba
Put these events in order from first (#1) to last (#5)
Batista flees Cuba
Castro establishes a communist Cuba
The USSR tries to place missiles in Cuba
The US puts a trade embargo on Cuba
Obama visits Cuba to increase diplomacy
What was the first European country to visit Australia (but they were scared away by the Aborigines)?
British
Germans
A large number of the early settlers in Australia were ________ .
Prisoners
Pilgrims
Conquistadors
Which of the following is an important aspect of Aboriginal culture?
Belief in Dreamtime
Written Language
Use of the English Language
Which country colonized Australia?
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Who are the Aborigines?
The original in habitants of Australia
Dutch explorers who discovered Australia
British prisoners who were sent to Australia
What impact did European Colonization have on the indigenous peoples of Australia?
Many indigenous people died from European diseases.
Many indigenous people gained large amounts of lands.
Most indigenous people quickly adopted European customs
The first people to arrive on Australia around 40,000 years ago are known as
the Aborigines
the Indigenous people
Melanesians
Micronesians
Why do Australians speak English?
Australians learned to speak English in school,
Australia was colonized by the British/English.
Most Australians have lived in England.
English is spoken in many countries around the world.
ALL countries have a _________ economy.
mixed
traditional
market
command
What are the three fundamental economic questions? Choose all that apply.
What to produce
how to produce
for whom to produce
when to produce
Choose the command elements - all that apply
The government raises taxes to build new schools.
Entrepreneurs choose how much to charge for their goods.
The government takes part of someone's land to widen the road.
Laws are created to protect workers from unfair business owners.
Choose the market elements - choose all that apply.
New business owners may decide on their own advertisements.
New businesses must follow laws for food regulations.
a private company can decide how much to pay their employees.
The government decides which Australian farmer plant wheat.
What are the two items that point to a country's standard of living?
literacy rate
GDP per capita
GDP
taxex
If a country was in need of well trained personnel for high tech jobs, they would need to invest in
human capital
capital goods
exports
taxes
manufacturing workers
human capital
capital goods
natural resource
entrepreneurs
Fresh Water
human capital
capital goods
natural resources
entrepreneurs
Deciding what good to produce
human capital
capital goods
natural resources
entrepreneurs
gold deposits
human capital
capital goods
natural resources
entrepreneurs
on the job training
human capital
capital goods
natural resources
entrepreneurs
taking out a loan to start a business
human capital
capital goods
natural resources
entrepreneurs
coal mills
human capital
capital goods
natural resource
entrepreneurs
subtracting the value of a country's imports from its exports
trade balance
taxes
quota
scarcity
Australia specializes in and trades items like coal and oil with China, Japan, and India. If China and Japan's economies drop, why should Australia worry?
They risked specializing in items that are not affordable to others.
Australia's economy will now suffer as well.
Australia doesn't need to worry because it won't affect them.
Australia will need to find buyers for their over abundance of goods.
A limit on the quantity of a good that can be imported
quota
embargo
taxes
tariff
A tax placed on goods brought into the country
tariff
quota
embargo
specialization
a ban on trade with a specific country, usually for political reasons
embargo
tariff
quota
taxes
1 US dollar = 1.5 Australian dollars
Exchange rate
taxes
inflation
I have no idea what this is.
Flat, dry interior area in Australia
Outback
Maritime
Desert
Ocean
The leader of the government of Australia is the prime minister. This means that
the form of government in Australia is the same as in the United States.
Australia has a parliamentary form of government.
the leader in Australia is not a member of the legislature.
Australia has an autocratic form of government.
The government of Australia is
a unitary presidential democracy.
a federal presidential democracy.
a unitary parliamentary democracy.
a federal parliamentary democracy.
In which of the following ways does voting in Australia differ from voting in the United States?
In Australia, citizens are required by law to vote.
In the United States, citizens must be 18 years of age to vote.
In Australia, citizens are only permitted to vote for the head of government.
In the United States, citizens must first pass a literacy test before they can vote.
What natural feature is represented by the dashed line that the red arrow is pointing to?
Great Barrier Reef
Great Dividing Range
Indian Ocean
Ayers Rock/Uluru
This physical feature is the largest monolith in the world. It’s about 12 stories high and almost 6 miles wide. The Aborigines consider it a sacred site. What is its' name?
Great Barrier Reef
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Great Victoria Desert
Great Dividing Range
What body of water is represented by the blue "X"s?
Great Barrier Reef
Indian Ocean
Coral Sea
Atlantic Ocean
What physical feature is represented by the yellow oval?
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Great Victoria Desert
Great Dividing Range
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea, Uluru, and the Great Victoria Desert are all geographic features of which region on the map?
I
II
III
IV
