Topic 5 Quiz

What is the definition of population density?

• The total number of people living in a country

• The average number of people living in an area per square metre

• The number of people living in urban areas

• The number of people per household

Which two cities are identified as core areas of England & Wales that drive the economy?

• Manchester & Liverpool

• Birmingham & London

• Cardiff & Swansea

• Edinburgh & Glasgow

What is the multiplier effect in economics?

• A decrease in national income due to reduced spending

• The division of income into various sectors

• An effect in which an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent

• The direct correlation between national debt and spending

Which sector of the economy is based on providing services?

• Primary sector

• Secondary sector

• Tertiary sector

• Quaternary sector

What does deindustrialisation in the UK refer to?

• An increase in industrial activities

• A decrease in the popularity of the secondary sector of the economy (manufacturing)

• Growth in the primary sector

• Expansion of the tertiary sector

What led to the rise of the new economy during the period of deindustrialization?

• Increased domestic production

• Industries moving to cheaper countries

• Higher education levels

• Technological decline

Which of the following is NOT listed as an advantage of employees working from home?

• More comfort

• No transport costs

• More exercise

• Childcare

What is a Trans-national corporation (TNC)?

• A local company that operates within one country

• A government agency working internationally

• A company that operates in multiple countries

• A non-profit organization that works globally

Which of the following is a disadvantage of globalisation mentioned in the text?

• Improved economic conditions

• Lower income rural communities becoming impoverished

• Increased job opportunities

• Enhanced social wellbeing

What is the primary reason for the location of London near the Thames River?

• Proximity to hills

• Easy trade and water source

• Availability of minerals

• Warmer climate