1. Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry? A.The industry in question is bulk-reducing B.The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining C.The product is perishable D.The manufacturing process is labor intensive E.The product will be shipped a long distance

2. Which of the following is an example of a site consideration when locating an industry? A.The industry in question is bulk-reducing B.The manufacturing process is bulk-gaining C.The product is perishable D.The manufacturing process is labor intensive E.The product will be shipped a long distance

3. Industrialization in the United States began in A.The Midwest B.New England C.New York D.Pennsylvania E.The South

4. Industrialization in the United States began in A.The Midwest B.New England C.New York D.Pennsylvania E.The South

5. The least expensive mode of transport for transporting goods over long distances is by A.Airplane B.Automobile C.Rail D.Ship E.Truck

6. The least expensive mode of transport for transporting goods over long distances is by A.Airplane B.Automobile C.Rail D.Ship E.Truck

7. Within the U.S., manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions? A.North to Boston B.Toward Chicago C.East toward New York City D.South toward Houston E.Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast

8. Within the U.S., manufacturing has been most likely to shift in which of the following directions? A.North to Boston B.Toward Chicago C.East toward New York City D.South toward Houston E.Manufacturing has tended to stay in the Midwest and Northeast

9. Outsourcing A.Is one aspect of vertical integration B.Is at the core of Fordist mass production C.Leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries D.Is part of a just-in-time production strategy E.Relies upon securing highly skilled labor

10. Outsourcing A.Is one aspect of vertical integration B.Is at the core of Fordist mass production C.Leads to an increase in manufacturing jobs in less developed countries D.Is part of a just-in-time production strategy E.Relies upon securing highly skilled labor

11. Which one of countries listed below is not one of the world’s leading steel producing countries? A.China B.Russia C.United States D.Canada E.Japan

12. Which one of countries listed below is not one of the world’s leading steel producing countries? A.China B.Russia C.United States D.Canada E.Japan

13. A major contribution by the chemical industry to the textile industry was A.Bleaching B.Dyeing C.Food processing D.A and B E.All of the above

14. A major contribution by the chemical industry to the textile industry was A.Bleaching B.Dyeing C.Food processing D.A and B E.All of the above

15. Approximately three fourths of the world’s industrial production is concentrated in four regions. Which is not one of these four regions? A.Eastern North America B.Eastern Europe C.Northwestern Europe D.East Asia E.Eastern South America

16. Approximately three fourths of the world’s industrial production is concentrated in four regions. Which is not one of these four regions? A.Eastern North America B.Eastern Europe C.Northwestern Europe D.East Asia E.Eastern South America

17. According to Rostow’s development model, the process of development begins when A.A high percentage of national wealth is allocated to nonproductive activities B.An elite group initiates innovative activities C.Take-off industries achieve technical advances D.Workers become more skilled and specialized E.Banking institutions are sufficiently mature

18. According to Rostow’s development model, the process of development begins when A.A high percentage of national wealth is allocated to nonproductive activities B.An elite group initiates innovative activities C.Take-off industries achieve technical advances D.Workers become more skilled and specialized E.Banking institutions are sufficiently mature

19. Although there are fewer developed countries in the world, altogether they consume about ___________ energy as LDC’s. A.Twice as much total B.The same amount total C.Five times as much total D.Half as much E.One tenth as much

20. Although there are fewer developed countries in the world, altogether they consume about ___________ energy as LDC’s. A.Twice as much total B.The same amount total C.Five times as much total D.Half as much E.One tenth as much

21. Outside of the three world regions where industry is concentrated, the next two largest industrial producing countries are A.India and Pakistan B.Brazil and China C.Russia and Brazil D.China and India E.Brazil and India

22. Outside of the three world regions where industry is concentrated, the next two largest industrial producing countries are A.India and Pakistan B.Brazil and China C.Russia and Brazil D.China and India E.Brazil and India

23. The only step of the copper production process that is not significantly bulk-reducing is A.Refining B.Concentration C.Mining D.Smelting E.Ore Extraction

24. The only step of the copper production process that is not significantly bulk-reducing is A.Refining B.Concentration C.Mining D.Smelting E.Ore Extraction

25. The cottage industry system involved manufacturing A.Of handmade luxury goods B.In the home C.Of steam engines D.In small factories E.Cheeses and pastries

26. The cottage industry system involved manufacturing A.Of handmade luxury goods B.In the home C.Of steam engines D.In small factories E.Cheeses and pastries

27. The biggest problem in promoting development through the international trade alternative is A.Increased demand for many goods B.Increased price of petroleum C.Regional cooperation D.Unequal distribution of resources E.Consumer demand expanding faster than manufacturing can increase

28. The biggest problem in promoting development through the international trade alternative is A.Increased demand for many goods B.Increased price of petroleum C.Regional cooperation D.Unequal distribution of resources E.Consumer demand expanding faster than manufacturing can increase

29. The industrial revolution began in A.Great Britain B.Japan C.Russia D.The United States E.The Fertile Crescent

30. The industrial revolution began in A.Great Britain B.Japan C.Russia D.The United States E.The Fertile Crescent

31. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, industry was A.Clustered B.Concentrated C.Dispersed D.Randomly distributed E.Located in colonies

32. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, industry was A.Clustered B.Concentrated C.Dispersed D.Randomly distributed E.Located in colonies

33. The Industrial Revolution began in the late A.1500’s B.1600’s C.1700’s D.1800’s E.1900’s

34. The Industrial Revolution began in the late A.1500’s B.1600’s C.1700’s D.1800’s E.1900’s

35. Western Europe’s principal industrial areas include all but with of the following? A.United Kingdom B.The Rhine-Rhur Valley C.The Mid-Rhine D.Northern Italy E.Portugal and western Spain

36. Western Europe’s principal industrial areas include all but with of the following? A.United Kingdom B.The Rhine-Rhur Valley C.The Mid-Rhine D.Northern Italy E.Portugal and western Spain

37. Soda bottling is an example of a A.Perishable industry B.Specialized industry C.Bulk-gaining industry D.Bulk-reducing industry E.Labor intensive industry

38. Soda bottling is an example of a A.Perishable industry B.Specialized industry C.Bulk-gaining industry D.Bulk-reducing industry E.Labor intensive industry

39. Both Europe and the U.S. have seen interregional shifts of manufacturing, but one difference is A.In the U.S., government policies have encouraged relocation B.In Europe, government policies have encouraged relocation C.Concentration in Europe and diffusion in the U.S. D.Concentration in the U.S. and diffusion in Europe E.Movement to the west in Europe and to the east in the U.S.

40. Both Europe and the U.S. have seen interregional shifts of manufacturing, but one difference is A.In the U.S., government policies have encouraged relocation B.In Europe, government policies have encouraged relocation C.Concentration in Europe and diffusion in the U.S. D.Concentration in the U.S. and diffusion in Europe E.Movement to the west in Europe and to the east in the U.S.

41. Which of these industries is most dependent on low-cost labor? A.Automotive B.Electronics C.Steel D.Textile E.Fabricated Machinery

42. Which of these industries is most dependent on low-cost labor? A.Automotive B.Electronics C.Steel D.Textile E.Fabricated Machinery

43. Significant site factors include all but which of the following? A.Capital B.Labor C.Land D.Transportation E.C and D

44. Significant site factors include all but which of the following? A.Capital B.Labor C.Land D.Transportation E.C and D

45. The U.S. Gulf Coast has become an important industrial area because of A.Sea food processing B.Just-in-time inventory management C.Proximity to markets D.Access to fluid capital E.Access to oil and natural gas

46. The U.S. Gulf Coast has become an important industrial area because of A.Sea food processing B.Just-in-time inventory management C.Proximity to markets D.Access to fluid capital E.Access to oil and natural gas

47. Industrial areas outside North America and Europe have become increasingly important in recent years primarily because of A.Access to markets B.Access to raw materials C.Break-of-bulk points D.Site factors E.Fluid capital

48. Industrial areas outside North America and Europe have become increasingly important in recent years primarily because of A.Access to markets B.Access to raw materials C.Break-of-bulk points D.Site factors E.Fluid capital

49. In contrast to Fordist production, Post- Fordist production is more likely to A.Introduce more flexible work rules B.Place more importance on site factors C.Assign each worker on task D.Dominate transnational corporations E.Require larger inventories of parts and components

50. In contrast to Fordist production, Post- Fordist production is more likely to A.Introduce more flexible work rules B.Place more importance on site factors C.Assign each worker on task D.Dominate transnational corporations E.Require larger inventories of parts and components

51. The new international division of labor reflects the growing importance of A.Outsourcing B.Vertical integration C.Access to raw materials D.New infrastructure E.Just-in-time inventory management

52. The new international division of labor reflects the growing importance of A.Outsourcing B.Vertical integration C.Access to raw materials D.New infrastructure E.Just-in-time inventory management

53. The self-sufficiency approach to development A.Has been supported by the United States B.Relies on free trade with more developed countries C.Has been the preferred approach for economic development over the last two decades D.Frequently suffers from inefficiency E.Relies on market forces with little guidance from government

54. The self-sufficiency approach to development A.Has been supported by the United States B.Relies on free trade with more developed countries C.Has been the preferred approach for economic development over the last two decades D.Frequently suffers from inefficiency E.Relies on market forces with little guidance from government

55. The difference in per capita GDP between more developed and less developed regions is A.Widening B.Remaining constant C.Decreasing D.Zero E.Cycling up and down

56. The difference in per capita GDP between more developed and less developed regions is A.Widening B.Remaining constant C.Decreasing D.Zero E.Cycling up and down

57. Per capita GDP is a good indicator or all but which of the following? A.The approximate level of material well-being in a country B.The number of countries below the poverty level C.The distribution of wealth within a country D.The spatial distribution of global wealth E.Potential for providing all citizens with a comfortable life

58. Per capita GDP is a good indicator or all but which of the following? A.The approximate level of material well-being in a country B.The number of countries below the poverty level C.The distribution of wealth within a country D.The spatial distribution of global wealth E.Potential for providing all citizens with a comfortable life

59. The more developed regions include all but which of the following? A.Anglo-American B.Eastern Europe C.Middle East D.Western Europe E.South Pacific

60. The more developed regions include all but which of the following? A.Anglo-American B.Eastern Europe C.Middle East D.Western Europe E.South Pacific

61. The value of total outputs of goods and services in a year in a country is its A.Level of Development B.Primary Economic Index C.Productivity Index D.Value Added E.Gross Domestic Product

62. The value of total outputs of goods and services in a year in a country is its A.Level of Development B.Primary Economic Index C.Productivity Index D.Value Added E.Gross Domestic Product

63. The principal benefit of the self- sufficiency approach is to promote A.Balanced growth of all economic sectors B.Global competitiveness for local industries C.The maintenance of a large bureaucracy D.Unequal distribution of resources E.More efficient industries

64. The principal benefit of the self- sufficiency approach is to promote A.Balanced growth of all economic sectors B.Global competitiveness for local industries C.The maintenance of a large bureaucracy D.Unequal distribution of resources E.More efficient industries

65. The biggest problem faced by less developed countries in financing development is A.Confrontation with more developed countries B.Identifying unique economic assets C.Inability to repay loans D.Promoting self-sufficiency E.Currency inflation

66. The biggest problem faced by less developed countries in financing development is A.Confrontation with more developed countries B.Identifying unique economic assets C.Inability to repay loans D.Promoting self-sufficiency E.Currency inflation