World Economic Activity Quiz

A field of corn being harvested by huge machines represents

commercial farming.

What kind of energy is readily available almost everywhere?

solar energy

Which of the following rely on fossil fuels?

coal-fired power plants

Which business is easiest to locate almost anywhere?

an online bank

A government is most likely to impose taxes on foreign automobiles if

their sale threatens to put domestic auto manufacturers out of business.

What would you expect to find in a developed country?

modern technology and industries

What part of the world has more than half of the world's known oil supply?

Southern Africa

What is the name for activities like fishing and mining?

primary economic activities

What do you call energy that comes from the heat inside the earth?

geothermal energy

Why do people worry about nonrenewable energy resources?

Once they are used, they cannot be replaced.