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Question 41
What is “imperialism”?
a) The expansion of a nation’s influence through peaceful treaties
b) The political or economic dominance of one country over another
c) The promotion of cultural and educational exchanges between countries
d) The development of advanced manufacturing techniques
Correct Answer: b) The political or economic dominance of one country over another
Explanation: Imperialism refers to a policy where a nation extends its control over foreign territories, often through force or diplomacy, to gain political or economic advantages.
Question 42
What is a “perforated state”?
a) A state with a long and narrow shape
b) A state that completely surrounds another state
c) A state that lacks access to the sea
d) A state that is divided into two or more separate regions
Correct Answer: b) A state that completely surrounds another state
Explanation: A perforated state is one that fully encloses another country within its borders, such as South Africa surrounding Lesotho.
Question 43
What is a “landlocked state”?
a) A state with access to multiple rivers but no sea coast
b) A state that has no direct access to an ocean or sea
c) A state that is divided into several islands
d) A state located entirely within another country
Correct Answer: b) A state that has no direct access to an ocean or sea
Explanation: Landlocked states are geographically confined by other countries and lack a direct outlet to major bodies of water like oceans or seas.
Question 44
What is a “compact state”?
a) A state with an elongated shape
b) A state with territories that are widely scattered
c) A state where the distance from the center to any boundary is relatively equal
d) A state with a fragmented political structure
Correct Answer: c) A state where the distance from the center to any boundary is relatively equal
Explanation: Compact states have a shape that allows for relatively uniform distance from the center to all borders, making them efficient to govern and defend.
Question 45
What is a “fragmented state”?
a) A state divided into two or more parts, either by physical or human barriers
b) A state with a highly centralized government
c) A state that has extensive borders with neighboring countries
d) A state that has a long coastline but no inland territories
Correct Answer: a) A state divided into two or more parts, either by physical or human barriers
Explanation: Fragmented states consist of several non-contiguous pieces of territory, which may be separated by water or another country.
Question 46
What is “gerrymandering”?
a) The process of redrawing voting districts to benefit a particular political party
b) The redistribution of wealth among different regions of a state
c) The allocation of government funds based on population size
d) The separation of urban and rural areas for administrative purposes
Correct Answer: a) The process of redrawing voting districts to benefit a particular political party
Explanation: Gerrymandering involves manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over others, often leading to unfair representation.
Question 47
What is “ecosystem diversity”?
a) The variety of species within a specific ecosystem
b) The range of different ecosystems within a geographic area
c) The number of food chains within an ecosystem
d) The variation of climate within an ecosystem
Correct Answer: b) The range of different ecosystems within a geographic area
Explanation: Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems in a region, from forests to wetlands, which contribute to biodiversity.
Question 48
What is a “primary economic activity”?
a) Activities that involve service-based industries
b) Activities directly tied to extracting natural resources from the Earth
c) Activities that focus on manufacturing goods
d) Activities that deal with information technology and innovation
Correct Answer: b) Activities directly tied to extracting natural resources from the Earth
Explanation: Primary economic activities are centered on the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, and fishing.
Question 49
What is “secondary economic activity”?
a) Activities related to manufacturing and processing raw materials
b) Activities focused on providing education and healthcare
c) Activities involved in high-level decision-making and innovation
d) Activities centered on the extraction of natural resources
Correct Answer: a) Activities related to manufacturing and processing raw materials
Explanation: Secondary economic activities involve transforming raw materials into finished products, such as turning iron ore into steel.
Question 50
What is “tertiary economic activity”?
a) Activities related to the extraction of raw materials
b) Activities focused on high-level government administration
c) Activities that provide services, such as education and healthcare
d) Activities involved in technological research and development
Correct Answer: c) Activities that provide services, such as education and healthcare
Explanation: Tertiary economic activities encompass service industries like education, healthcare, tourism, and retail, which are essential to modern economies.
