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Spatial Distribution of Economic Activity

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the spatial distribution of economic activity, including factors influencing location decisions and patterns of economic activity across regions.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing the location of economic activity?

  1. Labor availability

  2. Transportation costs

  3. Government policies

  4. Natural resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government policies are not a primary factor influencing the location of economic activity, as they are typically applied uniformly across regions and do not directly affect the costs or benefits of locating in a particular area.

According to von Thunen's model of agricultural land use, which of the following factors determines the intensity of land use?

  1. Distance from the market

  2. Soil quality

  3. Transportation costs

  4. Labor availability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Von Thunen's model suggests that the intensity of land use decreases with distance from the market, as transportation costs increase and the value of agricultural products declines.

Which of the following is an example of a footloose industry?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Agriculture

  3. Mining

  4. Services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Footloose industries are those that are not tied to a specific location and can operate anywhere, such as many service industries.

The spatial distribution of economic activity is often influenced by the presence of:

  1. Natural resources

  2. Transportation networks

  3. Government policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The spatial distribution of economic activity is influenced by a combination of natural resources, transportation networks, and government policies.

Which of the following is an example of an agglomeration economy?

  1. Increased specialization and division of labor

  2. Reduced transportation costs

  3. Improved access to markets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agglomeration economies are benefits that arise from the concentration of economic activity in a particular location, including increased specialization, reduced transportation costs, and improved access to markets.

Which of the following is NOT a type of economic activity that is often concentrated in urban areas?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Retail trade

  3. Financial services

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is typically not concentrated in urban areas, as it requires large amounts of land and is often located in rural areas.

The spatial distribution of economic activity can be represented using:

  1. Choropleth maps

  2. Dot maps

  3. Isoline maps

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choropleth maps, dot maps, and isoline maps are all commonly used to represent the spatial distribution of economic activity.

Which of the following is an example of a core-periphery model?

  1. The von Thunen model

  2. The concentric zone model

  3. The sector model

  4. The multiple nuclei model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concentric zone model is an example of a core-periphery model, which suggests that urban areas are organized into a series of concentric zones, with the most desirable and expensive land uses located in the center.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the formation of economic clusters?

  1. Proximity to suppliers and customers

  2. Specialized labor force

  3. Government support

  4. Natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural resources are not typically a factor that contributes to the formation of economic clusters, as clusters are typically based on knowledge and technology rather than natural resources.

The spatial distribution of economic activity is influenced by:

  1. Transportation costs

  2. Government policies

  3. Natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The spatial distribution of economic activity is influenced by a combination of transportation costs, government policies, and natural resources.

Which of the following is an example of a spatial interaction model?

  1. The gravity model

  2. The von Thunen model

  3. The concentric zone model

  4. The sector model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gravity model is an example of a spatial interaction model, which attempts to explain the volume of interaction between two locations based on their distance and other factors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of economic activity that is often concentrated in rural areas?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Mining

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Tourism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manufacturing is typically not concentrated in rural areas, as it requires access to transportation networks and a large labor force.

The spatial distribution of economic activity can be affected by:

  1. Changes in technology

  2. Government policies

  3. Natural disasters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The spatial distribution of economic activity can be affected by changes in technology, government policies, natural disasters, and other factors.

Which of the following is an example of a primate city?

  1. London

  2. Tokyo

  3. New York City

  4. Mexico City


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mexico City is an example of a primate city, which is a city that is significantly larger than all other cities in a country.

The spatial distribution of economic activity is influenced by:

  1. Transportation costs

  2. Government policies

  3. Natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The spatial distribution of economic activity is influenced by a combination of transportation costs, government policies, and natural resources.

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