WI Forward - Wisconsin Forward Social Studies: Geography/Economics Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which geographic region of Wisconsin is known for its rugged landscape of steep hills and deep river valleys because it was largely untouched by glaciers during the last Ice Age?

Accepted Answer

Driftless Area

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Northern Highlands

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Central Plain

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Eastern Ridges and Lowlands

Question 2

A Wisconsin dairy farmer invests in new robotic milking technology, which allows her to produce milk more efficiently. If many other farmers in the state adopt similar technology, what is the most likely effect on the market price of milk, assuming consumer demand stays the same?

Accepted Answer

The price of milk will likely decrease.

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The price of milk will increase significantly.

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The price of milk will not be affected by production methods.

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The supply of milk will decrease, causing the price to rise.

Question 3

The cities of Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Superior are all major Wisconsin ports. Their economic development as centers for shipping and industry is most directly linked to their location on which major bodies of water?

Accepted Answer

The Great Lakes (Lake Michigan and Lake Superior)

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The Mississippi River and Lake Winnebago

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The Wisconsin River and Chippewa River

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The St. Croix River and Fox River

Question 4

Which of the following correctly pairs a major natural resource found in Wisconsin with its primary economic use?

Accepted Answer

Extensive northern forests - Production of paper and lumber products

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Large iron ore deposits - Fuel for nuclear power plants

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Abundant sunshine in the Central Sands - Large-scale solar energy production

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Clay deposits along Lake Michigan - Manufacturing of computer chips

Question 5

A family in Door County has a piece of land that is ideal for growing either cherries or apples. They decide to plant cherry trees. In economic terms, what is the opportunity cost of their decision?

Accepted Answer

The potential income they gave up by not growing and selling apples.

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The cost of the cherry trees and the labor to plant them.

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The future income they will earn from selling the cherries.

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The taxes they will have to pay on the land regardless of the crop.

Question 6

Wisconsin is a leading global producer and exporter of a specific agricultural product, highly valued in many Asian markets for its use in traditional medicine. What is this product?

Accepted Answer

American Ginseng

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Soybeans

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Wild Rice

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Maple Syrup