Section: Key Issue 1
24) The only step of the copper production that is not bulk-reducing is
A) refining.
B) concentration.
C) mining.
D) smelting.
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Geog. Standard: 11
Section: Key Issue 2
25) The shift in steel production locations in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century can best be described as
A) starting in the Pittsburgh area and then migrating towards the Midwest before ending up on the East and West coast.
B) starting in the Pittsburgh area and then migrating towards the East and West coast before moving overseas.
C) starting on the East and West coast and then migrating towards Pittsburgh before ending in the Midwest.
D) starting in the Midwest and then migrating towards Pittsburgh before ending up on the East and West coast.
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
Geog. Standard: 11
Section: Key Issue 2
26) A copper concentration mill tends to locate near a copper mine because it is a
A) bulk-reducing industry.
B) perishable industry.
C) bulk-gaining industry.
D) specialized manufacturer.
E) fabrication concentration point.
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Standard: 11
Section: Key Issue 4
51) Maintaining control over all phases of a highly complex production process is known as
A) vertical integration.
B) the new international division of labor.
C) convergence.
D) right-to-work.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Geog. Standard: 11
Section: Key Issue 4
52) A main benefit for manufacturers of just-in-time delivery is
A) that it reduces the money a manufacturer uses for wasteful inventory.
B) that it improves delivery time to the customer
C) that it allows the manufacturer to reduce factory size
D) A and B
E) A and C
Answer: E
Diff: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis
Geog. Standard: 11
Section: Key Issue 4
53) The U.S. government distinguishes between foreign and domestic cars
A) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to measure fuel efficiency.
B) for the U.S. Department of Treasury Customs Service to set tariffs.
C) for informing customers under the American Automobile Labeling Act.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Geog. Standard: 11
Section: Global Forces, Local