Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which statement BEST explains why the United Kingdom
is a leader in world trade?
A. | It is in the northern hemisphere. | B. | Two percent of the people are farmers and there is a lot of arable
land. | C. | It is an island with a mild climate and many ports, and is
located near many other countries. | D. | All of the
above. |
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The United Kingdom's location makes it ideal for which
type of commerce?
A. | international shipping | B. | farming | C. | international
banking | D. | tourism |
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Which of the options below BEST states the effect of
the Gulf Stream on the United Kingdom?
A. | It makes the countries ideal for
farming. | B. | It creates an unusually mild climate compared to other countries
in the same latitude. | C. | It decreases the effects of
smog. | D. | It attracts tourists. |
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Most people in the United Kingdom have jobs in which
industry?
A. | manufacturing | B. | farming | C. | service
industries | D. | both B & C |
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Which natural resources are considered vital to the economy
of the United Kingdom?
A. | coal and rare minerals | B. | coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore | C. | coal, limestone, and slate | D. | coal, gold, and
diamonds |
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Factories are closing causing people to retrain in service
industries. Which of the following statements explain this change?
A. | Smog is increasing. | B. | Factories are depleting renewable energy resources. | C. | The supply of oil and gas deposits is shrinking. | D. | Factories are selling goods at a higher price. |
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An increase in automobile exhaust has resulted in which of
the following?
A. | acid rain | B. | air pollution | C. | depletion of fossil
fuels | D. | both A & B |
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What is the name given to the organization of former British
colonies formed after World War II?
A. | European Union | B. | British Common wealth of
Nations | C. | British Empire | D. | Kingdom of Great
Britain |
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In 2016, the majority of voters in the United Kingdom voted
to leave the European Union (EU), an event known as Brexit. Which countries in the United Kingdom
voted to remain in the EU?
A. | England and Scotland | B. | England and Wales | C. | Wales and
Scotland | D. | Scotland and Northern
Ireland |
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Parliament is composed of the House of Lords and the House
of Commons. Which of these statements describes the difference between the House of Lords and the
House of Commons?
A. | Members of the House of Commons are appointed for life by the
monarch; members of the House of Lords are elected by voters to 5-year
terms. | B. | Members of the House of Lords are appointed for life by the
monarch; members of the House of Commons are elected by voters to 5-year
terms. | C. | The House of Commons has the majority of legislative power and
the House of Lords has little actual lawmaking power. | D. | both B &
C |
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What type of economy does the United Kingdom
have?
A. | traditional | B. | socialist | C. | command | D. | market |
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What is the British currency called?
A. | franc | B. | euro | C. | pound | D. | rubble |
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Which of the following options results when countries invest
in education and training of workers, and businesses invest in new technology to improve
factories?
A. | per capita GDP increases | B. | standard of living increases | C. | production costs
decrease | D. | both A & B |
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Which of the following BEST describes the
relationship of the United Kingdom and the United States today?
A. | rivals and close competitors in the
markets | B. | neutral trade partners | C. | close allies and trade partners | D. | former allies and
competitors |
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Some causes and effects of air pollution in the United
Kingdom are listed below. Which of the following is an EFFECT of air pollution in the United
Kingdom?
A. | factory and automobile exhausts | B. | acid rain, health problems, loss of habitat for animals and
plants | C. | burning of fossil fuels | D. | smoke and sulfur dioxide from burning coal |
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In what way(s) has the government created regulations to
reduce air pollution?
A. | promoted increased use of electricity and gas for
heating | B. | established limits on industry | C. | established smokeless zones | D. | all of the
above |
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In the mid-20th century, a newspaper headline
from the London Times read: "Transportation at a standstill! Lock your doors! Crime Spike!
Thousands dead!" To which event does the headline refer?
A. | nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl | B. | great smog of 1952 | C. | acid
rain | D. | coal mine collapse |
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Complete this sentence by selecting one of the options
below: "The head of government in the United Kingdom is _____________."
A. | the monarch | B. | chosen by
Parliament | C. | directly elected by
citizens | D. | inherits the position |
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Complete this sentence by selecting the BEST option
below. "Entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom help increase the GDP by
_______________________."
A. | creating businesses that increase jobs | B. | working to increase the amount of goods purchased by
businesses | C. | providing ideas to start
and expand businesses | D. | all of the
above |
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Complete this sentence by selecting the BEST option
below. "The United Kingdom's location in the Atlantic Ocean and its close proximity to
Europe has helped the country become ______________."
A. | the largest supplier of fresh vegetables to
Europe | B. | a major coal supplier to Europe | C. | a major producer of seafood | D. | an international banking
and insurance center |
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