1. The United States ranks ______ in the world in the total value of its
economic production.
A. first B. second
C. third D. fourth
2. The following are the factors that have contributed to the development of
the U.S. economy except ______.
A. the vast space and resources of the land
B. the ideals of freedom and economic opportunity
C. English as its national language
D. hard work by the people
3. Which of the following is not true of the U.S. economy?
A. It is based largely on a free enterprise system.
B. There is little government involvement in the economy
C. It is one of the least regulated economies in the world.
D. Many of the nation's basic industries are represented by only a few
major corporations.
4. The United States has vast expanses of fertile soil that is well suited to
______.
A. raising cattle B. growing crops
C. developing highways D. digging wells
5. Which of the following is not true of water resources in the United
States?
A. Water has contributed to the welfare of the country.
B. Lakes, rivers, and underground deposits supply water for households,
farms, and industries.
C. The nation uses about 400 billion gallons of water daily.
D. Households use more than half of this total.
6. Forests cover nearly ______ of the United States, and they yield many
valuable products.
A. a fourth B. a third
C. half D. two thirds
7. Which of the following is not true of mineral resources in the United
States?
A. The United States has large deposits of coal, iron ore, natural gas,
and petroleum.
B. The United States does not have to import any minerals from other
countries.
C. Mineral resources of the United States are well developed.
D. Major mineral resources that are scarce in the United States are
tin,manganese, and nickel.
8. What is the leading corn-producing state in the United States?
A. Nebraska. B. Minnesota.
C. Iowa. D. Indiana.
9. What is America's most important food crop?
A. Wheat. B. Rice.
C. Barley. D. Oat.
10. Which of the following is not true of U.S. agriculture?
A. It is the most efficient in the world.
B. About a third of the world's food exports come from U.S. farms.
C. The use of modern farm machinery and agricultural methods has helped
make U.S. farms the most efficient in the world.
D. The number of farms in the United States has increased since 1925.
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