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Watershed: A region in which all rainfall eventually flows downhill through a system of streams and tributaries into the same body of water, such as the catchment basin of a river or lake. Milkshed: A region in which fresh milk is produced and can be delivered without spoilage for sale and consumption. A dairy farm sits at the center of an area, the size of which is determined by how far fresh milk can be shipped and still maintain shelf-life for consumers. Given the definitions, watersheds and milksheds can best be classified as what type of region?
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Terms in this set (24)7.1 The development of the metals industry led to the construction of higher and longer bridges, a reduced need for stone as a building material, and
rapid industrialization. The two images illustrate advancements in technology resulting from the Industrial Revolution. Comparing the images, which of the following statements best illustrates an impact of the Industrial Revolution on society? The invention of the steam engine and the construction of steel bridges to carry trains across various physical features led to ever-increasing demand for the materials and labor to build more trains and tracks. Compare the two images. What do the technologies shown demonstrate about the Industrial Revolution? The increased transportation technology has enabled the diffusion and expansion of industrial activities. 7.2 The port can accommodate large container ships that can be unloaded quickly so that containers can be transferred onto carriers that use California's highway and rail systems. Which of the following best explains the relationship between GDP per capita and world system theory? There is an uneven distribution of economic development and geographical
division of labor in the world. Which of the following explains the spatial patterns of economic development for most countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam? Most Southeast Asian countries are considered to be part of the semiperiphery because of the extensive growth of the secondary economic sector. 7.3 All the statistics aggregate data to the country level. Frequently, there is a great deal of variation in development within countries that is hidden by aggregated data. Using the data in the table, which of the following explains a limitation of using gross national income (GNI) per capita as the only measure of a country's level of development? A country can have a high level of economic and social development that is not reflected in annual production and trade data. Based on the data in the table, which of the following statements is accurate? Increased levels of economic development often conceal gender inequities. 7.4 There
are a large number of women in the Spanish legislature, but few women have been elected in Kuwait. Which of the following statements accurately compares a difference between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Gender Inequality Index (GII) as shown in the table? Although there are more women in the wage labor force, females do not necessarily have the same level of empowerment as men. Australia, Ireland, and Germany have the highest GII values in the table shown. What do these countries' high GII values indicate when compared to their HDI values? These countries have less gender equality despite high levels of education and health care. 7.5 The
model is based on successive stages that countries must pass through independently until they reach high mass consumption without taking into account that countries are interdependent. Which of the following explains a limitation of the three-tiered structure of Wallerstein's world systems theory? The model locks most countries into the development model of core, semiperiphery, and periphery with little opportunity for peripheral economies to advance into the wealthy core. Which statement explains one way in which the transformation of India's economy contradicts Wallerstein's world system theory? Using a development strategy to avoid economic dependency, India has been able to develop its own industries and participate fully in the global
economy. 7.6 Member states form a single market, which creates a powerful economic bloc. Which of the following concepts explains the decision to relocate market-oriented factories in the United States from the Midwest and Northeast to locations in the southern United States or Mexico? Comparative advantage, because products can be made more efficiently in the southern United States and Mexico. Operating costs and wages are lower, and the manufactured products are easily transported to major United States markets. Which of the following best explains a trading relationship between two countries based on comparative advantage? Each country specializes in the type of good for which it has the lowest opportunity cost, resulting in a higher global output of
both types of goods. 7.7 In the context of free trade, the borders between the member states are irrelevant. ... The map shows
the locations of world financial, banking, and investment centers. Which of the following best explains a limitation of the map's representation of global economic patterns? The map shows medical technology growth poles in the United States. Which of the following statements best explains a limitation of the map in showing the geographic context of these growth poles? Each growth pole location is supported by an international network of researchers and multinational corporate partners. 7.8 The reliance on fossil energy sources for electric generation and vehicle fuel has depleted resources globally and contributed to atmospheric pollution in
cities. The country of Costa Rica has protected 25 percent of its land in the form of national parks or other protected areas. Which of the following best explains the desired effect of Costa Rica's process of land preservation? Costa Rica's national parks and preserved areas are intended to promote international ecotourism and support the country's sustainable local economic development. Which of the following explains a negative effect that can occur in countries that depend on ecotourism as a pathway to sustainable economic development? The development of ecotourism can attract multinational tourism corporations that take their earnings out of the country while attracting tourists who impact the local environment. Recommended textbook solutionsEconomics: Concepts and Choices1st EditionMCDOUGAL LITTEL 868 solutions
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