SS7E1, SS7E3 African Economies and Factors of Production

Imagine a line with “pure market” at one end and “pure command” at the other end. Countries can be plotted on this line based on where their economy falls between the two extremes.

If you divide the line into thirds, in which section would the African countries of Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa fall?

• in the section closest to “pure market”

• in the section closest to “pure command”

• in the center section

Match each sentence with the country’s economy it best describes.

• Its growth is based on manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.

• South Africa’s Economy

• Its growth is based on minerals, precious metals, and manufacturing.

• Kenya’s Economy

• Its growth is based on its ability to export oil.

• Nigeria’s Economy

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

• Literacy is important for a country to be able to build strong military forces.

• Educated, skilled workers help a country grow and prosper.

• People are more likely to become entrepreneurs when their investments are protected.

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

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

• A country at war will never see their GDP rise.

• Government stability is necessary to ensure a country's political power.

• Government stability is necessary to ensure a country's military strength.

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

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

Africa has ​ (a)   natural resources.

• many
• few
• no

Select the THREE natural resources important to South Africa's economy.

• gold

• oil

• diamonds

• uranium

• cocoa

Which statement best describes patterns of wealth in Africa?

• Countries with instable governments have the greatest wealth.

• Countries with abundant natural resources have eliminated poverty.

• Democratic countries have the least amount of wealth because of taxes.

• The wealth of countries is varied because natural resources are unevenly distributed.

• The wealth of most African countries is greater than the wealth in the United States.

The South African economy can BEST be described as a

• command economy.

• traditional economy.

• pure market economy.

• mixed market economy.

Which number represents the country being described here?

• Mixed economy
• Many ports along the Atlantic Ocean
• Africa's largest producer of petroleum
• Must import much of their goods for consumers
• Corruption and waste has plagued their economy and government for decades

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which industries are owned entirely or in part by the government in Kenya? (Choose 3)

• banking

• electricity

• manufacturing

• mining

• transportation