Unit 7 Assessment - Economics in Africa

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If you divide a line with “pure market” at one end and “pure command” at the other end into thirds, in which section would the African countries of Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa fall?

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in the center section

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Which African nation's economic growth is based on its ability to export oil?

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Nigeria

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Which African nation has grown to have the largest economy despite 70% of its people still living in poverty?

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Nigeria

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Which African nation's economic growth is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism?

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Kenya

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Which African nation is more focused on investing in its education and infrastructure to help its high growth rate continue? Options: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Kenya

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Which African nation's economic growth is based on minerals, precious metals, and manufacturing?

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South Africa

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Why is literacy so important to a country's success?

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Educated, skilled workers help a country grow and prosper.

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Why is government stability important to a country's success?

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A government at war is unlikely to use resources to train teachers, build schools, or provide supplies.

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Africa has ______________ natural resources

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many

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Some of Africa's most recognized natural resources include: pharmaceutical goods, computer technology, oil, diamonds, gold, uranium, plutonium, hydrogen, helium

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oil, diamonds, gold, uranium