12 (B)

Evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water.

Many oil producing nations are part of OPEC which develops policies regarding the production of petroleum. The goal of OPEC is to -

A try to keep the price of gas as low as possible.

B in ease free trade between member nations.

C coordinating the production of oil to maximize profits.

D encourage member nations to become more democratic.

During a time of sustained (continuing) drought, communities will need to develop policies related to the use of water. Which of the following are most likely to be the first policies a community might adopt?

A Restrict the use of water in agriculture

B Limit the washing of cars and watering of lawns

C Raise the price of water

D Construct new water and sewer lines in order to increase water flow.

Which of the following has motivated countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia to try to become self-sufficient in food production, despite the high costs of such development?

A Regional geopolitical tensions

B Dissolution of OPEC

C Rising levels of salt concentrations

D United Nations-led trade embargoes

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What generalization can be made about the impact of Soviet economic policies?

A Led to fewer trade agreements

B Led to increase of political instability

C Led to environmental problems

D Led to higher standard of living

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As urban regions around the world continue to grow, what will be a likely problem once water resources become limited?

A Rural and urban areas will be in conflict over rights to use water.

B The price of oil will rise leading to increased costs for food and manufactured goods.

C More efficient water systems in agriculture, industry, and domestic use.

D People will need to leave cities and move to farms to use more water.