7.1-7.5 Key Terms Vocab Test MCQ
This assignment consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your understanding of key concepts from AP Human Geography Units 7.1 to 7.5. Each question focuses on a specific term or concept from the essential knowledge outlined in these units. Some questions may include stimuli such as excerpts or data to provide context.
Group 1
Answer the following multiple-choice questions based on your knowledge of industrialization, economic sectors, and development theories.
Question 1a
Which of the following best describes the impact of industrialization on food supplies and population growth?
Industrialization led to a decrease in food supplies and population growth.
Industrialization caused food supplies to increase, leading to population growth.
Industrialization had no impact on food supplies or population growth.
Industrialization caused food supplies to increase, but population growth decreased.
Question 1b
What is the primary focus of the quaternary sector of the economy?
Manufacturing and construction
Information and knowledge-based services
Agriculture and mining
Retail and wholesale trade
Question 1c
Which measure is used to assess spatial variation in development among states?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
Question 1d
What is a key characteristic of Wallerstein’s World System Theory?
It emphasizes the stages of economic growth for individual countries.
It categorizes countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery based on their level of development and economic power.
It focuses on the dependency of developing countries on developed countries.
It highlights the importance of commodity dependence in economic development.
Question 1e
Which of the following is a consequence of investors seeking new markets during industrialization?
A decrease in colonialism and imperialism
An increase in colonialism and imperialism
A shift towards agricultural economies
A decline in urbanization
Question 1f
Which economic sector is primarily concerned with the extraction of natural resources?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quinary sector
Question 1g
How do microloans impact women's roles in developing economies?
They reduce women's participation in the workforce.
They provide opportunities for women to start small businesses, improving standards of living.
They lead to gender equity in wages and employment opportunities.
They discourage women from pursuing higher education.
Question 1h
Which theory explains economic development through a series of stages that countries pass through?
Dependency Theory
Rostow’s Stages of Economic Growth
Wallerstein’s World System Theory
Commodity Dependence Theory
Question 1i
What is the primary factor influencing the location of manufacturing according to the least cost theory?
Availability of labor
Transportation costs
Proximity to markets
Access to raw materials
Question 1j
Which index includes reproductive health, empowerment, and labor-market participation as measures of gender inequality?
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Gross National Product (GNP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Question 1k
What is a break-of-bulk point?
A location where goods are transferred from one mode of transportation to another.
A point where raw materials are extracted.
A location where manufacturing is concentrated.
A point where goods are sold directly to consumers.
Question 1l
Which of the following is a characteristic of the secondary sector?
It involves the provision of services.
It includes activities related to manufacturing and processing.
It focuses on information and technology services.
It is primarily concerned with agriculture.
Question 1m
How does the Human Development Index (HDI) differ from GDP?
HDI measures only economic output, while GDP includes social factors.
HDI is a composite measure including health, education, and income, while GDP measures economic output only.
HDI focuses solely on income distribution, while GDP measures total economic output.
HDI is used to measure gender inequality, while GDP measures national income.
Question 1n
What is the main focus of the quinary sector?
High-level decision making and advanced services
Manufacturing and construction
Agriculture and raw material extraction
Retail and wholesale trade
Question 1o
Which of the following best describes commodity dependence?
A country's reliance on manufactured goods for economic growth.
A country's dependence on a few primary commodities for export earnings.
A focus on service industries for economic development.
An emphasis on technological innovation for economic growth.
Question 1p
What is a key feature of dependency theory?
It suggests that economic growth occurs in predictable stages.
It emphasizes the reliance of developing countries on developed countries.
It categorizes countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery.
It focuses on the role of technology in economic development.
Question 1q
Which sector is primarily associated with retail and wholesale trade?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
Question 1r
What is the significance of shipping containers in global trade?
They decrease the cost of air transportation.
They facilitate the efficient movement of goods across long distances.
They are primarily used for local transportation of goods.
They increase the cost of maritime transportation.
Question 1s
Which of the following is a measure of income distribution?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gini Coefficient
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Question 1t
How does the tertiary sector contribute to the economy?
By providing raw materials for manufacturing
By offering services such as retail, entertainment, and financial services
By focusing on high-level decision making
By engaging in large-scale agricultural production
Question 1u
What is the role of the Gender Inequality Index (GII)?
To measure economic growth rates
To assess gender disparities in health, empowerment, and labor participation
To evaluate the environmental impact of industrialization
To compare literacy rates across countries
Question 1v
Which of the following is a characteristic of the informal sector?
It is regulated by government policies.
It includes unregistered and unregulated economic activities.
It primarily consists of large-scale industries.
It is a major contributor to national GDP.
Question 1w
What is the primary goal of Rostow’s Stages of Economic Growth?
To explain the dependency of developing countries on developed nations
To outline a linear path of development that countries follow
To categorize countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery
To highlight the importance of commodity dependence
Question 1x
Which sector is most likely to be impacted by technological advancements in information and communication?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Quaternary sector
Quinary sector
Question 1y
What is the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) in assessing development?
It focuses solely on economic output.
It provides a composite measure of health, education, and income.
It measures only income distribution.
It evaluates environmental sustainability.
Question 1z
Which of the following best describes the impact of industrialization on class structures?
It led to a more equitable distribution of wealth among all classes.
It created new industrial jobs and changed existing class structures.
It eliminated class distinctions entirely.
It had no impact on class structures.
Question 1aa
Which measure is used to evaluate the economic output of a country?
Gross National Product (GNP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Question 1ab
What is the primary focus of the primary sector?
Manufacturing and processing
Extraction of natural resources
Provision of services
High-level decision making
Question 1ac
Which of the following best describes the impact of microloans on local economies?
They decrease the number of small businesses.
They provide capital for small businesses, improving local economies.
They increase dependency on foreign aid.
They reduce women's participation in the workforce.
Question 1ad
Which sector is primarily involved in high-level decision making and advanced services?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Quinary sector
Tertiary sector
Question 1ae
What is the role of the secondary sector in the economy?
To extract natural resources
To manufacture and process goods
To provide information and knowledge-based services
To engage in high-level decision making
Question 1af
Which of the following is a characteristic of the tertiary sector?
It is involved in the extraction of natural resources.
It provides services such as retail, entertainment, and financial services.
It focuses on manufacturing and processing.
It engages in high-level decision making.
Question 1ag
What is the significance of the Gender Inequality Index (GII) in measuring development?
It measures economic output only.
It assesses gender disparities in health, empowerment, and labor participation.
It evaluates environmental sustainability.
It focuses solely on income distribution.
Question 1ah
Which of the following best describes the impact of industrialization on urbanization?
It led to a decrease in urbanization as people moved to rural areas.
It caused an increase in urbanization as people moved to cities for industrial jobs.
It had no impact on urbanization.
It led to the decline of cities as industrial centers.
Question 1ai
Which theory categorizes countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery based on their level of development?
Rostow’s Stages of Economic Growth
Wallerstein’s World System Theory
Dependency Theory
Commodity Dependence Theory
Question 1aj
What is the role of the informal sector in the economy?
It is a major contributor to national GDP.
It includes unregistered and unregulated economic activities.
It is regulated by government policies.
It primarily consists of large-scale industries.
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