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Economic geography - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    What is the main benefit of economic globalization?
    1. Decreased foreign direct
    2. Isolation of national economies
    3. Increased local trade barriers
    4. Enhanced international trade and investment opportunities
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is a feature of a knowledge-based economy?
    1. Focus on traditional manufacturing
    2. Predominance of manual labor
    3. Emphasis on information technology and innovation
    4. Reliance on raw material extraction
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  3. Question 3

    Which of the following factors is most critical for the growth of tourism in a region?
    1. Proximity to manufacturing hubs
    2. Availability of natural resources
    3. Attractive natural landscapes and cultural heritage
    4. Proximity to agricultural areas Answer
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  4. Question 4

    Which term refers to the movement of industries and jobs from high-cost urban areas to lower-cost rural areas?
    1. Urban renewal
    2. Suburbanization
    3. Deindustrialization
    4. Economic relocation
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  5. Question 5

    Which economic indicator is used to measure the economic output of a country?
    1. Unemployment rate
    2. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
    3. Inflation rate
    4. Trade balance
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  6. Question 6

    What term describes the economic transformation from agriculture-based to industry-based economies?
    1. Industrialization
    2. Economic transition
    3. Deindustrialization
    4. Urbanization
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  7. Question 7

    Which term describes the practice of focusing economic activities in a specific geographic area to increase efficiency and productivity?
    1. Economic specialization
    2. Economic integration
    3. Economic decentralization
    4. Economic diversification
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  8. Question 8

    Which concept involves businesses relocating operations to countries with lower labor costs?
    1. Outsourcing
    2. Insourcing
    3. Reshoring
    4. Offshoring
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  9. Question 9

    Which region is known for its extensive natural resource extraction, including oil and gas?
    1. The Middle East
    2. Eastern Asia
    3. Western Europe
    4. South America
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  10. Question 10

    Which term describes the reduction of economic activity in a particular region due to high costs or other factors?
    1. Economic expansion
    2. Industrialization
    3. Deindustrialization
    4. Economic agglomeration
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on local economies?
    1. Increased local trade barriers
    2. Decreased international investment
    3. Isolation of national economies Answer
    4. Enhanced global trade and economic integration
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  12. Question 12

    What is the primary focus of economic geography?
    1. The study of physical landforms
    2. The distribution of economic activities and their spatial impacts
    3. The historical development of cities
    4. The cultural practices of different regions
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following concepts refers to the concentration of economic activities in specific geographic areas?
    1. Urban sprawl
    2. Rural decline
    3. Economic agglomeration
    4. Economic diversification
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  14. Question 14

    What does the term ‘globalization’ refer to in economic geography?
    1. The process of local businesses expanding internationally
    2. The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies worldwide
    3. The focus on local economic self-sufficiency
    4. The decline in international trade
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  15. Question 15

    Which model explains the location of industries based on transportation costs, labor costs, and other factors?
    1. Central Place Theory
    2. Least-Cost Theory
    3. Growth Pole Theory
    4. Human Development Model
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  16. Question 16

    In economic geography, what does ‘regional development’ refer to?
    1. The creation of new urban centers
    2. The strategies and processes to improve economic conditions in specific regions
    3. The increase in agricultural productivity
    4. The decline of industrial activities
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  17. Question 17

    What is ‘spatial inequality’?
    1. The equal distribution of resources across regions
    2. The uneven distribution of economic resources and opportunities across different areas
    3. The process of spatial integration
    4. The uniformity of economic development
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  18. Question 18

    Which theory focuses on how economic activities are organized around central places to serve surrounding areas?
    1. World Systems Theory
    2. Location Theory
    3. Dependency Theory
    4. Central Place Theory
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  19. Question 19

    What is ‘economic restructuring’?
    1. The physical redesign of urban areas
    2. The process of shifting economic activities and industries from one sector to another
    3. The rebuilding of infrastructure
    4. The regulation of international trade agreements
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following best describes ‘sustainable development’ in economic geography?
    1. Economic growth without consideration for environmental impacts
    2. The expansion of urban areas into rural regions
    3. Development that meets current economic needs while preserving resources for future generations
    4. The sole focus on increasing industrial output
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