Lesson 3.2.1.3

3.2.1.3 International trade and access to markets Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. What term describes the exchange of capital, goods and services between different countries?

    • Bilateral aid
    • Domestic commerce
    • Foreign direct investment
    • International trade

  2. Which category of country accounts for the highest volume of global trade?

    • Least developed states
    • Developed economies
    • Low-income countries
    • Small island states

  3. Which country is classified as a major emerging economy in global trade patterns?

    • New Zealand
    • Chad
    • China
    • Germany

  4. What causes differential access to international markets for developing nations?

    • High trade tariffs
    • Equal export subsidies
    • Open border policies
    • Free trade agreements

  5. What tax is placed on imported goods to restrict access to domestic markets?

    • Subsidy
    • Dividend
    • Remittance
    • Tariff

  6. What type of enterprise operates production facilities and offices in multiple countries?

    • Local workers cooperative
    • Public sector business
    • Transnational corporation
    • Non-governmental organisation

  7. Where are administrative headquarters of transnational corporations predominantly located?

    • Agricultural regions
    • Developed countries
    • Export processing zones
    • Low-income countries

  8. What key economic benefit do transnational corporations typically bring to host countries?

    • Agricultural subsidies
    • Import trade tariffs
    • Export border embargos
    • Foreign direct investment

  9. What network links raw material extraction, manufacturing and retailing across different countries?

    • Global supply chain
    • Domestic quota system
    • Regional customs union
    • Bilateral trade treaty

  10. How does international trade directly impact consumers in high-income countries?

    • Mandatory export quotas
    • Guaranteed employment
    • Lower product prices
    • Universal basic income

  11. What major risk affects primary commodity exporters in developing nations?

    • Price volatility
    • Fixed exchange rates
    • Import quotas
    • Guaranteed subsidies

  12. What primary factor determines a country's level of access to global markets?

    • Land area
    • Resource scarcity
    • Population size
    • Trade agreements

  13. What main risk do trade agreements pose to domestic firms in developing countries?

    • Currency appreciation
    • Trade embargoes
    • Higher tariffs
    • Foreign competition

  14. What term describes manufacturing products across several countries before selling in international markets?

    • Global value chains
    • Bilateral quotas
    • Trade embargoes
    • Import substitution

  15. What dominates the trade volume between large, highly developed economies?

    • Agricultural goods
    • Primary commodities
    • High-value services
    • Raw materials

  16. What type of export typically flows from less developed to highly developed economies?

    • Financial services
    • Consumer electronics
    • Advanced machinery
    • Primary commodities

  17. What negative societal impact often results from the gains of global trade?

    • Economic inequality
    • Resource depletion
    • Hyperinflation
    • Trade deficits

  18. What term describes a nation exporting raw materials while importing high-value manufactured goods?

    • Trade surplus
    • Circular economy
    • Primary product dependence
    • Export-led growth

  19. How is the total volume of international trade primarily measured for a country?

    • Combined export-import value
    • Gross national debt
    • Net migration rate
    • Total tariff revenue

  20. What is a major advantage for producers gaining access to global markets?

    • Larger consumer base
    • Zero transport costs
    • Lower wage demands
    • Guaranteed fixed prices

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