Answer the following questions based on your comparison of the two maps:
1. Hurricane Ike destroyed many shrimping boats in the Gulf Coast region of Texas. This strongly impacted primary source activities, such as fishing and shrimping, in this area. Which type of factor caused this change?
A. Physical Environmental Factors
B. Political Factors
C. Technological Innovations
D. Cultural Factors
Correct! The hurricane disrupted the fishing industry because it changed the physical environment of the Gulf Coast region.
Incorrect! This does not involve government decision
Incorrect! This does not involve an advance in technology.
Incorrect! This does not involve the preferences of the culture of that region.
2. In January 2011, U. S. taxpayers saw an increase in their paychecks as a result of a new tax break. Which type of factor caused this change?
A. Physical Environmental Factors
B. Political Factors
C. Technological Innovations
D. Cultural Factors
Incorrect! This does not involve any changes in the physical environment.
Correct! The government made a decision that impacted the economy.
Incorrect! This does not involve an advance in technology.
Incorrect! This does not involve the preferences of the culture of that region.
3. As the population becomes more aware of healthier foods, grocery stores began stocking more organic items. Which type of factor caused this change?
A. Physical Environmental Factors
B. Political Factors
C. Technological Innovations
D. Cultural Factors
Incorrect! This does not involve any changes in the physical environment.
Incorrect! This does not involve government decision
Incorrect! This does not involve an advance in technology.
Correct! Businesses began to make changes based on the preferences of the consumers.
4. The discovery of a new vaccine sparks the need for more scientists and researchers. The quaternary sector of our society sees an increase in these occupations. Which type of factor caused this change?
A. Physical Environmental Factors
B. Political Factors
C. Technological Innovations
D. Cultural Factors
Incorrect! This does not involve any changes in the physical environment.
Incorrect! This does not involve government decision
Correct! The quaternary sector increases because of a new technology advancement.
Incorrect! This does not involve the preferences of the culture of that region.