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Geography of Asia NEXT

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Factors That affect Economic Growth NEXT

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Big Board Facts Geography Of Asia 5 10 15 20 25 All Mixed Up 5 10 15 20 25 All Mixed Up 5 10 15 20 25 All Mixed Up 5 10 15 20 25 All Mixed Up 5 10 15 20 25 Team Scores Team One Team Three Team Five Big Points Question Team Two Team Four Team Six

Where do most people in Africa and Asia tend to live and why? Show Answer

Near bodies of water such as rivers for survival purposes to include: drinking, irrigation, travel and trade. Back to Board

The largest nation in Southern/Eastern Asia is __________________. Show Answer

CHINA Back to Board

We described Japan as an archipelago. What does that mean? Show Answer

It is a nation of Islands. Back to Board

What is the major problem with the Yangtze and Ganges River? Show Answer

They are both polluted. Back to Board

Which country in Southern/Eastern Asia occupies the Gobi Desert? Show Answer

China Back to Board

The economic system in which the government decides What to produce How to produce For whom to produce Show Answer

Command Economy Back to Board

What role do unstable governments have in fighting Famine and HIV/AIDS is Africa? Show Answer

Governments that are stable are better able to combat both Famine and HIV/AIDS. Back to Board

What is the purpose of currency? Show Answer

To make trade easier between people and nations. Back to Board

In a federal system of government power is shared between the _____________and ______________ govt. Show Answer

Central and regional (local) governments. Back to Board

What is the relationship between the literacy rate and the standard of living and GDP? Show Answer

Usually, the higher the literacy rate, the higher the standard of living and GDP. Back to Board

Nigeria has an abundance of natural resources such as oil and gold, yet a great number of people live in poverty. Why? Show Answer

Leaders have not used the resources to benefit the entire nation Possible answers: Corrupt leaders Leaders have not used the resources to benefit the entire nation Back to Board

The word republic indicates democracy The word republic indicates democracy. Why are dictatorships sometimes called “republics”? Show Answer

Dictators/ Nations may name their country what ever they wish. Back to Board

What is the relationship between investing in human capital and the GDP? Show Answer

Usually, nations that invest more in education and training (human capital) will have higher GDP. Back to Board

In which form of government would a person have the most freedom in ? Show Answer

Democracy Back to Board

What is the most prevalent environmental issue in China? Show Answer

Air Pollution Back to Board

Which country is marked by letter C? Show Answer

JAPAN Back to Board

Which letter identifies the Democratic Republic of Congo? Show Answer

B= The Democratic Republic of Congo Back to Board

What are differences between parliamentary and presidential democracies? Show Answer

Citizens elect the president in a presidential system Citizens elect the president in a presidential system. The Head of state (prime minister) is elected by the legislature in a parliamentary system. Back to Board

What physical feature is labeled by letter A? Show Answer

The Bay of Bengal Back to Board

What is the name of the sacred river in India that empties into the Bay of Bengal? Show Answer

Ganges River Back to Board

Which person below is a member of a religious group? A      Savis is Buddhist. B       Eri is Japanese. C      Arnie is Asian. D      Kya is Kurdish. Show Answer

A      Savis is Buddhist. Back to Board

B Oil companies in the region shut down. From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%.  Which statement below is most consistent with this data? A      There was an investment in human capital through education and training. B       Oil companies in the region shut down. C      Nigeria stopped investing in capital resources like machinery and technology. D      The countries surrounding Nigeria had improved economies. Show Answer

A      There was an investment in human capital through education and training. Back to Board

B the interest rate at the bank C how many credit cards a person has Before a spending budget can be created, what piece of information MUST be known? A      a person’s income B       the interest rate at the bank C      how many credit cards a person has D      whether the person thinks saving is important Show Answer

A      a person’s income Back to Board

How does access to education differ in Kenya and Sudan? A      Sudan offers free education through college to all citizens. B       There are more political barriers to education in Kenya. C      Girls have more access to formal education in Kenya. D      Education is prohibited in Sudan. Show Answer

C Girls have more access to formal education in Kenya. Back to Board

If Nigeria passed a law that taxed all imports from South Africa, this would be known as A      a tariff. B       an embargo. C      a quota. D      an entrepreneur. Show Answer

A      a tariff. Back to Board

The "Big Points" Question Show Question

25 10 9 11 12 14 13 8 6 2 1 3 4 15 5 7 16 27 26 28 29 30 24 23 18 17 19 20 22 21 What is the name of the process used by farmers when they cultivate mountainous or sloped areas for agriculture. Show Answer

Terrace Farming Back to Board