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2026 Test F
UIL SS
| 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 for which to be ashamed? | Winston Churchill |
| In his "Four Freedoms" speech, what does Franklin D. Roosevelt say about the future of the world? | people everywhere should enjoy freedom and security |
| What country is known for its large size and natural resources, giving it strong geopolitical influence? | China |
| An area with good economic advantage will have what two things? | good transportation routes and some natural resources |
| How does population density influence economic activities in an urban area? | 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, ten 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 |