Economic Geography January 8, 2026August 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the primary focus of economic geography? (A) Natural landscapes (B) Political boundaries (C) Historical events (D) Human-environment interactions and spatial economic activities 2. 2. Which term refers to the distribution of economic activities over space? (A) Economic development (B) Spatial analysis (C) Urban planning (D) Demography 3. 3. Which sector includes activities related to raw material extraction, such as mining and agriculture? (A) Tertiary sector (B) Secondary sector (C) Primary sector (D) Quaternary sector 4. 4. Which of the following is an example of a secondary sector activity? (A) Farming (B) Textiles manufacturing (C) Financial services (D) Education 5. 5. The term “industrialization” refers to: (A) The increase in global tourism (B) The shift from urban to rural living (C) The process of moving from agriculture-based economies to industrial economies (D) The expansion of education systems 6. 6. Which region is known for its significant contribution to the global oil industry? (A) Sub-Saharan Africa (B) Southeast Asia (C) Middle East (D) South America 7. 7. Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free market principles? (A) Socialism (B) Communism (C) Capitalism (D) Feudalism 8. 8. Which factor is most important for the location of high-tech industries? (A) Proximity to raw materials (B) Availability of skilled labor (C) Low labor costs (D) Traditional manufacturing expertise 9. 9. Which term describes a country’s ability to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than other countries? (A) Absolute advantage (B) Comparative advantage (C) Competitive advantage (D) Resource advantage 10. 10. What is the primary focus of the tertiary sector of the economy? (A) Extraction of raw materials (B) Manufacturing and construction (C) Provision of services (D) Research and development 11. 11. Which of the following is an example of a quaternary sector activity? (A) Mining (B) Financial planning (C) Automobile assembly (D) Software development 12. 12. Which country is known for its significant role in global textile manufacturing? (A) Japan (B) India (C) Australia (D) Canada 13. 13. Which economic concept refers to the concentration of economic activities in a particular geographic area? (A) Economic clustering (B) Economic dispersion (C) Spatial diffusion (D) Economic polarization 14. 14. Which region is known for its advanced technology sector and innovation? (A) Ruhr Valley, Germany (B) Wall Street, USA (C) Silicon Valley, USA (D) Central Highlands, Australia 15. 15. Which term describes the movement of industries from urban to rural areas to take advantage of lower costs? (A) Urban sprawl (B) Industrial relocation (C) Economic decentralization (D) Urban renewal 16. 16. Which economic activity involves the transformation of raw materials into finished products? (A) Primary sector (B) Secondary sector (C) Tertiary sector (D) Quaternary sector 17. 17. What is the main reason for the establishment of free trade zones? (A) To promote international trade by reducing tariffs and barriers (B) To protect local industries from foreign competition (C) To restrict foreign investment (D) To centralize economic activities in one location 18. 18. Which concept explains the economic disparity between urban and rural areas? (A) Economic integration (B) Economic equity (C) Economic disparity (D) Economic cohesion 19. 19. Which term refers to the shift in economic focus from manufacturing to services? (A) Deindustrialization (B) Industrialization (C) Economic diversification (D) Post-industrialization 20. 20. Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing economy? (A) High levels of industrialization (B) Predominance of agriculture in economic activities (C) High GDP per capita (D) Advanced technological infrastructure 21. 21. Which type of economic activity is involved in providing consumer goods and services? (A) Primary sector (B) Secondary sector (C) Tertiary sector (D) Quaternary sector 22. 22. Which country is renowned for its global financial services industry, particularly in banking? (A) Nigeria (B) Brazil (C) Egypt (D) Switzerland 23. 23. Which term refers to economic activities that require highly specialized skills and knowledge? (A) Quaternary sector (B) Tertiary sector (C) Primary sector (D) Secondary sector 24. 24. Which of the following is an example of a primary sector industry? (A) Research and development (B) Car manufacturing (C) Retail services (D) Oil drilling 25. 25. Which economic concept is characterized by the growth of economic activities in a specific region due to its advantages? (A) Economic centralization (B) Economic dispersion (C) Economic equalization (D) Economic agglomeration 26. 26. Which of the following regions is known for its significant agricultural production? (A) The Great Plains, USA (B) Silicon Valley, USA (C) The Ruhr Valley, Germany (D) The Middle East 27. 27. Which country is known for its advanced automotive industry? (A) Saudi Arabia (B) Japan (C) Argentina (D) South Africa 28. 28. What is the main benefit of economic globalization? (A) Enhanced international trade and investment opportunities (B) Increased local trade barriers (C) Isolation of national economies (D) Decreased foreign direct investment 29. 29. Which term describes the economic benefits that companies gain by operating in a specific location? (A) Global advantages (B) Localization advantages (C) Spatial advantages (D) Comparative advantages 30. 30. Which of the following is a feature of a knowledge-based economy? (A) Reliance on raw material extraction (B) Predominance of manual labor (C) Emphasis on information technology and innovation (D) Focus on traditional manufacturing 31. 31. Which of the following factors is most critical for the growth of tourism in a region? (A) Availability of natural resources (B) Proximity to manufacturing hubs (C) Proximity to agricultural areas (D) Attractive natural landscapes and cultural heritage 32. 32. Which term refers to the movement of industries and jobs from high-cost urban areas to lower-cost rural areas? (A) Urban renewal (B) Suburbanization (C) Economic relocation (D) Deindustrialization 33. 33. Which of the following best describes the economic role of a port city? (A) Extraction of natural resources (B) Manufacturing heavy machinery (C) Providing high-tech services (D) Trading and shipping goods 34. 34. Which economic indicator is used to measure the economic output of a country? (A) Trade balance (B) Unemployment rate (C) Inflation rate (D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 35. 35. Which country is known for its significant role in global agricultural exports? (A) Italy (B) Argentina (C) South Korea (D) Japan 36. 36. Which of the following best describes “offshoring”? (A) Expanding local market reach (B) Moving service sector jobs to rural areas (C) Increasing domestic production capacities (D) Moving manufacturing activities to another country to reduce costs 37. 37. Which region is famous for its production of high-quality luxury goods, such as watches and chocolates? (A) Switzerland (B) Brazil (C) India (D) Nigeria 38. 38. Which type of economic activity includes activities like education and healthcare? (A) Primary sector (B) Secondary sector (C) Tertiary sector (D) Quaternary sector 39. 39. Which country is known for its leadership in the information technology sector? (A) Thailand (B) Mexico (C) Italy (D) United States 40. 40. What term describes the economic transformation from agriculture-based to industry-based economies? (A) Industrialization (B) Economic transition (C) Deindustrialization (D) Urbanization 41. 41. Which of the following is a feature of a developed economy? (A) Limited infrastructure development (B) High reliance on agriculture (C) High levels of industrialization and high GDP per capita (D) High levels of subsistence farming 42. 42. Which term describes the practice of focusing economic activities in a specific geographic area to increase efficiency and productivity? (A) Economic specialization (B) Economic diversification (C) Economic decentralization (D) Economic integration 43. 43. Which region is known for its significant contribution to the global high-tech and electronic industries? (A) East Asia (B) Sub-Saharan Africa (C) Central Asia (D) Eastern Europe 44. 44. Which of the following best describes “economic liberalization”? (A) Expanding state-owned enterprises (B) Increasing government control over industries (C) Restricting foreign investment (D) Reducing government restrictions and increasing market freedoms 45. 45. Which economic system is characterized by a high level of government control over production and distribution? (A) Market economy (B) Capitalism (C) Feudalism (D) Socialism 46. 46. Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on local economies? (A) Increased local trade barriers (B) Enhanced global trade and economic integration (C) Decreased international investment (D) Isolation of national economies 47. 47. Which city is known for its role as a global financial center? (A) New York City (B) Denver (C) Miami (D) Atlanta 48. 48. Which term describes the reduction of economic activity in a particular region due to high costs or other factors? (A) Industrialization (B) Deindustrialization (C) Economic expansion (D) Economic agglomeration 49. 49. Which region is known for its extensive natural resource extraction, including oil and gas? (A) The Middle East (B) Western Europe (C) Eastern Asia (D) South America 50. 50. Which concept involves businesses relocating operations to countries with lower labor costs? (A) Outsourcing (B) Reshoring (C) Offshoring (D) Insourcing