Unit 7 exam ap geo

Question 1

Least cost theory Alfred Weber

Answer 1

describes optimal location if industry in relation to costs of transport, labor, relative advantages of agglomeration
industry loc. where minimize its costs/ maximize profits.

Question 2

GDP (gross domestric product)

Answer 2

measurement o/total goods/services produced w/in borders o/country during specific time period (1year)

Question 3

economic sectors of economy

Answer 3

percent o/economic activities that country relies on

-periphery: larger percentage engaged in primary activities

-semi-periphery: counties transitioning from primary activities t secondary activities

-core-countries tend to have larger percentage engaged in tertiary, quaternary, quinary activities.

Question 4

GII (gender inequality index)

Answer 4

measurement evaluates women status i/country based on participating i/economic, political, labor-market participation, reproductive health issues, indices empowerment/labor-making participation.

Question 5

HDI (human index development)

Answer 5

measurement used by UNITED NATIONS to calculate dev. i/terms o/human welfare (using both economic/social indicators)