WI Forward - Wisconsin Forward Social Studies: Geography/Economics Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
- Renewable are more expensive
- Renewable can be replenished naturally; nonrenewable cannot in a human lifetime (Correct answer)
- Nonrenewable are only in oceans
- Renewable are only in developing countries
Correct answer: Renewable can be replenished naturally; nonrenewable cannot in a human lifetime
Renewable resources (solar, wind) replenish naturally; nonrenewable (oil, coal) take millions of years to form.
Renewable: solar, wind, water, biomass. Nonrenewable: coal, oil, natural gas, minerals. This distinction is central to sustainability discussions.
Question 2: What is the law of supply and demand?
- Prices are set by government
- When demand increases and supply stays the same, prices rise (Correct answer)
- Supply and demand have no relationship to price
- Higher supply means higher prices
Correct answer: When demand increases and supply stays the same, prices rise
Prices are determined by the relationship between availability and consumer demand.
When demand increases with constant supply, competition drives prices up. The equilibrium price is where supply and demand curves intersect.
Question 3: Which map type best shows mountain ranges and river systems?
- Political map
- Physical map (Correct answer)
- Road map
- Population density map
Correct answer: Physical map
Physical maps display natural features using colors and shading.
Physical maps use green for lowlands, brown for elevations, and blue for water. Political maps show boundaries; road maps show routes.
Question 4: What is opportunity cost?
- Total cost of all purchases
- The value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice (Correct answer)
- The most expensive option's price
- The cost of starting a business
Correct answer: The value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice
Opportunity cost is what you give up (the next best alternative) when making a decision.
Because resources are scarce, every decision requires giving something up. If you spend an hour gaming instead of studying, the opportunity cost is the studying time.
Question 5: How do latitude lines run on a globe?
- North to south
- East to west (horizontally) (Correct answer)
- Diagonally
- In circles pole to pole
Correct answer: East to west (horizontally)
Latitude lines run east to west and measure north/south of the equator.
Latitude parallels run east-west, measuring 0 degrees (equator) to 90 degrees (poles). Longitude meridians run north-south.
Question 6: What role does Wisconsin's dairy industry play in the state's economy?
- No significant impact
- One of the largest sectors, making Wisconsin a leading dairy producer (Correct answer)
- Only serves local markets
- Was important but no longer exists
Correct answer: One of the largest sectors, making Wisconsin a leading dairy producer
Wisconsin is one of the top dairy states and a major economic contributor.
Wisconsin is typically the second-largest milk producer and leading cheese producer, manufacturing over 25% of all U.S. cheese.
WI Forward - Wisconsin Forward Social Studies: Geography/Economics Questions and Answers 2
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?