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The economy is studied as a whole through national income, gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and business cycles. Coverage includes aggregate demand and supply, consumption and investment, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, exchange rates and balance of payments, which distinguishes macroeconomics from the study of individual markets.
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- A. development of nuclear power
- B. abundance of fossil fuels
- C. strong traditional of military rule
- D. business enterprise and organization
Explanation: Japan lacks abundant fossil fuels and mineral resources, so its rise depended heavily on efficient business organization…
Correct answer: business enterprise and organization- A. abundant mineral resources
- B. imported cheap labor from Japan
- C. Profits from agricultural surpluses
- D. favorable location on international trade routes
Explanation: Singapore and Hong Kong benefited from strategic positions on major international sea and trade routes, supporting ports, re-export trade…
Correct answer: favorable location on international trade routes- A. Poor distribution of agricultural products
- B. extensive river systems
- C. location between two major oceans
- D. rainforest environment
Explanation: Food may be produced in one area of Africa yet fail to reach deficit areas because of weak transport, storage, markets, and distribution…
Correct answer: Poor distribution of agricultural products- A. Size of population
- B. structure of population
- C. composition of population
- D. size, structure, and composition of population
Explanation: Demography studies populations through their size, structure, and composition, including age, sex, distribution, and growth.
Correct answer: size, structure, and composition of population- A. Urbanization
- B. Movement of population
- C. growth of agriculture
- D. development of commerce and trade
Explanation: Agricultural growth supported settlements, but towns and cities developed as specialized centres for commerce and trade.
Correct answer: development of commerce and trade- A. common origin
- B. genetically transmitted characteristics
- C. Common language
- D. Common religion
Explanation: Race has traditionally been defined using inherited or genetically transmitted physical characteristics, although modern science treats…
Correct answer: genetically transmitted characteristics- A. Russia
- B. China
- C. Pakistan
- D. USA
Explanation: China is the world's leading coal producer by a wide margin, supplying more coal than Russia, the United States, or Pakistan.
Correct answer: China- A. 7.2%
- B. 6.5%
- C. 5.6%
- D. 6.7%
Explanation: South America contains roughly 5 to 6 percent of the world's population, making 5.6 percent the closest listed figure.
Correct answer: 5.6%- A. 8.9%
- B. 12.5%
- C. 14.2%
- D. 16.3%
Explanation: North America occupies about one-sixth of the world's land area, or approximately 16.3 percent.
Correct answer: 16.3%- A. Mexico
- B. Canada
- C. Italy
- D. Germany
Explanation: Italy was historically known as a leading mercury producer because of the Monte Amiata deposits.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Lignite
- B. Peat
- C. Bituminous
- D. Anthracite
Explanation: Anthracite is the hardest and highest-grade coal, with the greatest carbon content, a bright appearance, and the highest calorific value.
Correct answer: Anthracite- A. Dollar
- B. Lari
- C. Peso
- D. Pound
Explanation: Georgia uses the lari, whose currency code is GEL. Dollar, peso and pound are currencies associated with other countries or currency…
Correct answer: Lari- A. Kenya
- B. Myanmar
- C. SriLanka
- D. Japan
Explanation: China is the world's leading tea producer, but among the listed countries Kenya produces the most tea.
Correct answer: Kenya- A. Superior
- B. Balkan
- C. Niagara
- D. Angel
Explanation: Niagara Falls is commonly regarded as the world's most famous waterfall because of its tourism, accessibility and international…
Correct answer: Niagara- A. United States
- B. Germany
- C. Russia
- D. France
Explanation: “Mild” appears to be a typographical error for “milk”; the United States has traditionally been the leading milk-producing country among…
Correct answer: United States- A. Cleveland
- B. Sharon
- C. Akron
- D. Wheeling
Explanation: Akron, Ohio, became known as the world's tyre and synthetic-rubber centre because major tyre companies such as Goodyear, Firestone and…
Correct answer: Akron- A. America
- B. Asia
- C. Europe
- D. Australia
Explanation: Asia is the largest continent by population, containing well over half of the world's people.
Correct answer: Asia- A. Australia
- B. Argentina
- C. China
- D. Cuba
Explanation: China is generally the leading producer of rice, especially when measured by total paddy production.
Correct answer: China- A. Canada
- B. United States
- C. Brazil
- D. Russia
Explanation: By total forest area, Russia ranks first and Brazil second, while Canada ranks third.
Correct answer: Canada- A. Nepal
- B. Pakistan
- C. India
- D. China
Explanation: India has the world’s largest buffalo population and is therefore the leading buffalo-producing country.
Correct answer: India