Practice Central Problems Of An Economy Multiple Choice Questions with Answers Quiz-3 - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

Why does deforestation cause animals to face extinction?

loss of natural habitat
spread of toxic plants
damage from too much sun
flood from increased rain

Q.2.

What problems do tourist cause?

mistreat and insult islanders
spend too much money
stay for long periods of time
pollute and use up resources

Q.3.

What is Jamaican jerk?

blend of spices
style of clothing
form of exercise
type of dance

Q.4.

Before the Panama Canal opened, how did ships sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific?

up the Amazon River
through the Suez Canal
Around South America
across the Great Lakes

Q.5.

What is the future of the Panama Canal?

will close because of pollution
will be expanded in a few years
will be sold to the United States
will remain exactly as it is now

Q.6.

Why is Costa Rica's economy stronger than Nicaragua's?

Costa Rica is a more peaceful country.
Costa Rica is free of foreign debt.
Costa Rica has bigger cities.
Costa Rica has large-scale farms

Q.7.

Why did U.S. troops go to Haiti in 2004?

to keep peace among political groups
to raise Haiti's standard of living
to rescue people from landslides
to take over Haiti's government

Q.8.

What is the direct cause of malnutrition?

global warming
irrigation methods
lack of education
shortage of food

Q.9.

Ecotourism helps save the environment. What else does it do?

increase number of factories
provides jobs for farmers
reduces risks of earthquakes
creates homes for imported animals

Q.10.

How do tourists on cruise ships harm the region?

damage the rain forest ecosystem
use too much electricity, water, seafood
cause a growth in immigration
bring disease and poverty to the islands