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Economic Geography and Spatial Analysis

Description: This quiz consists of 15 questions related to Economic Geography and Spatial Analysis. These questions cover various concepts, theories, and methodologies used in the field.
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Which theory explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on transportation costs and market accessibility?

  1. Central Place Theory

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Weber's Least Cost Theory focuses on minimizing transportation costs by choosing the optimal location for a production facility based on factors such as distance to markets and raw materials.

What is the term used to describe the concentration of economic activities in specific geographic areas?

  1. Agglomeration Economies

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agglomeration Economies refer to the benefits and advantages that arise from the concentration of economic activities in a particular location, leading to increased productivity and innovation.

Which model explains the distribution of agricultural activities based on land use and transportation costs?

  1. Von Thunen's Model

  2. Central Place Theory

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Von Thunen's Model analyzes the spatial distribution of agricultural activities, considering factors such as land rent, transportation costs, and the intensity of land use.

What is the term used to describe the process of economic development in less developed regions?

  1. Regional Development

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regional Development refers to the process of improving the economic and social conditions of less developed regions through various policies and interventions.

Which theory explains the spatial distribution of cities and towns based on market size and transportation costs?

  1. Central Place Theory

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christaller's Central Place Theory focuses on the spatial distribution of cities and towns, considering factors such as market size, transportation costs, and the hierarchy of urban centers.

What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the availability of natural resources?

  1. Resource-Based Economy

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resource-Based Economy refers to an economic system where the primary source of income is derived from the extraction and exploitation of natural resources.

Which model explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the interaction between different industries?

  1. Input-Output Analysis

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Input-Output Analysis is a technique used to analyze the interdependence between different industries and sectors in an economy, considering the flow of goods and services.

What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the availability of labor?

  1. Labor-Intensive Economy

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Labor-Intensive Economy refers to an economic system where the primary source of production is labor rather than capital or technology.

Which theory explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the concept of comparative advantage?

  1. International Trade Theory

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

International Trade Theory focuses on the spatial distribution of economic activities across countries, considering factors such as comparative advantage and specialization.

What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the availability of capital?

  1. Capital-Intensive Economy

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capital-Intensive Economy refers to an economic system where the primary source of production is capital rather than labor or natural resources.

Which model explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the concept of economic rent?

  1. Ricardo's Theory of Rent

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ricardo's Theory of Rent analyzes the spatial distribution of economic activities, considering the concept of economic rent and the diminishing returns to land.

What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the availability of technology?

  1. Technology-Intensive Economy

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technology-Intensive Economy refers to an economic system where the primary source of production is technology rather than labor or capital.

Which theory explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the concept of market equilibrium?

  1. General Equilibrium Theory

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General Equilibrium Theory analyzes the spatial distribution of economic activities, considering the interactions between different markets and the achievement of equilibrium prices and quantities.

What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the availability of infrastructure?

  1. Infrastructure-Intensive Economy

  2. Urbanization

  3. Spatial Clustering

  4. Economic Concentration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Infrastructure-Intensive Economy refers to an economic system where the primary source of production is infrastructure rather than labor, capital, or technology.

Which theory explains the spatial distribution of economic activities based on the concept of externalities?

  1. Externality Theory

  2. Von Thunen's Model

  3. Weber's Least Cost Theory

  4. Christaller's Central Place Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Externality Theory analyzes the spatial distribution of economic activities, considering the positive or negative effects that one economic agent's actions have on other agents.

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