Economic Support Systems Quiz

Why is iron ore considered useless until a certain point?

• It is not abundant

• It cannot be used without technology to produce steel

• It is not a natural resource

• It is equally distributed

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Trees

• Seafood

• Gold

• Sunlight

Which resource is NOT considered inexhaustible?

• Sunlight

• Geothermal heat

• Petroleum

• Tides

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• Gold

• Seafood

• Coal

• Natural gas

How many passenger cars are there per 1,000 people in Ethiopia?

• 2

• 5

• 1

• 10

What is the relationship between infrastructure and development?

• More infrastructure leads to less development

• More sophisticated infrastructure leads to more development

• Infrastructure has no impact on development

• Less infrastructure leads to more development

What does the text suggest is crucial for utilizing natural resources?

• Advanced technology

• Skilled people

• Large population

• Strong military

What is per capita income?

• The total income of a country

• The average amount of money earned by each person in a political unit

• The income of the wealthiest individuals

• The income from exports

What do geographers use to compare economies?

• Climate conditions

• Per capita income

• Population size

• Language diversity

Which economic activity is mentioned as a basis for comparing economies?

• Agriculture

• Industry and commerce

• Tourism

• Technology