Big Board Facts 3rd Nine Weeks Review Welcome To Big Board Facts 3rd Nine Weeks Review
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Geography of Asia NEXT
Economic Systems NEXT
Government Systems NEXT
Factors That affect Economic Growth NEXT
All Mixed Up NEXT
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