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26 UIL Test F
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does an increase in capital, such as advanced machinery or technology, affect the production process? | It increases productivity and can lower production costs |
| The world's longest river is the ___ and it is used to transport goods | Nile |
| Who was vice president during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first two terms? | John Nance Garner |
| How do access to oceans and rivers impact a country's economic development? | they allow easier transportation of goods |
| If supply is low and demand is high, what usually happens? | Prices go up |
| Which world leader made a statement that being a prisoner of war was never something or which to be ashamed? | Winston Churchill |
| In his "Four Freedoms" speech, what does FDR say about the future of the world? | People everywhere should enjoy freedom and security |
| Which of the following countries is known for its large size and natural resources, giving it strong geopolitical influcence? | China |
| Which area has the best economic advantage? | a place with good transportation routes and some natural resources |
| How does population density influence activities in urban areas | it leads to greater competition and specialization in industries |
| Which colonial region had shorter winters, fertile soil, and attracted European immigrants | Middle Colonies |
| What geographic feature can lead to isolation from other nations? | deserts and mountains |
| Winston Churchill had ___ that if everyone did what they needed to do and nothing was neglected, then Britain would succeed in defending herself from tyranny | full confidence |
| What was the minimum outcome of the invasion on D-=Day that Dwight D. Eisenhower was willing to accept? | nothing less than full victory |
| Who was elected the U.S. president in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression? | Herbert Hoover |
| What is the purpose of levees in places like New Orleans? | to prevent flooding |
| Why would a business raise the price of a product | because demand has increased or supply is limited |
| What major environmental disaster worsened the effects of the Great Depression for farmers in the Midwest? | The Dust Bowl |
| What is the location of one place described ed in relationship to another place, and if this is a short distance it enables trade | Relative Location |
| Which of the following is a way that Americans have changed the environment for transportation? | building tunnels through mountains |
| What annual Texas celebration is held on March 2? | Texas Independence Day |
| What industries expanded throughout the U.S., including Texas, because of the world wars? | military training and aircraft industries |
| The ___ connects the REd Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to encourage trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe | Suez Canal |
| General Dwight D. Eisenhower had a second speech prepared should the beach landings in France fail. In this speech, he laid the blame for that failure on __ | himself alone |
| How does Texas show its connection to other countries through trade? | by selling products like oil, cotton, and technology to other countries and buying goods like cars and electronics |
| In his "Four Freedoms" speech, FDR mentions the "Peace of 1919". What is he referring to? | the signed of the Treaty of Versailles |
| Proximity to raw materials if what kind of factor that influences the location of industries? | geographical |
| What incident started World War II | the invasion of Poland by Germany |
| In an economy facing relative scarcity, what must be done to address the issue? | make trade-offs and prioritize the allocation of resources to meet essential needs |
| Dan Patrick is the current ___ of Texas | lieutenant governor |
| Which countries were allies of U.S. during World War II | Great Britain and the Soviet Union |
| a large, relatively level area of grasslands with few trees is called a ___, and is good for grazing stock | prairie |
| Which government program was created during the Great Depression to provide financial assistance to retirees and the unemployed | the Reconstruction Finance Corporation |
| What is the significance of San Jacinto Day? | it commemorates the final battle of the Texas Revolution |
| Which of the following factors of production is influenced by education and training? | labor |
| Which factor is most likely to attract people to settle in a certain area | access to fresh water |
| How many flags have flown over Texas? | 6 |
| President FDR believed that the U.S. Constitution ___ | provided all of the guidance and authority needed to allow the government to make successful changes |
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