Cyprus Economy and Trade Quiz
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Which branch of agriculture is the leading one in the region described?

  • Potato farming
  • Tobacco cultivation
  • Cotton farming
  • Viticulture (correct)

In which part of the region are grapes and fruits of high quality primarily grown?

  • Southern river valleys
  • Sevan Basin
  • Ararat Plain (correct)
  • Shirak Steppe

What type of crops are cultivated at elevations above 3,300 feet?

  • Sugar beets
  • Grain crops (correct)
  • Vegetables
  • Cotton

What type of tree fruit is commonly cultivated in the colder climate of the region?

<p>Peaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which crops are being replaced by more valuable ones like grapes in the Ararat Plain?

<p>Sugar beets and cotton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pomegranates, and figs produced in the region?

<p>Colder climate areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What agricultural products are mentioned as being produced in the Naxçıvan region?

<p>Hazelnuts and walnuts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political party was founded by former president Heydar Aliyev?

<p>New Azerbaijan Party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was a new constitution approved by referendum in Azerbaijan?

<p>1995 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of water sources are found in the foothill areas according to the text?

<p>Mineral water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was removed by a constitutional amendment in 2009 regarding the presidency?

<p>Two-term limit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term of office does the head of state, the president, serve according to the constitution?

<p>Seven years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the heavy industries in the Republic of Cyprus?

<p>Petroleum refining, cement manufacturing, and thermal electricity production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector of Cyprus's economy began to expand financial services in 1982?

<p>Turkish-occupied sector (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major exports of the Turkish sector in Cyprus?

<p>Citrus fruits, potatoes, carobs, and textiles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are chronic trade deficits in the Republic of Cyprus offset?

<p>By receipts from tourists and remittances from expatriates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry contributes to the Greek Cypriot economy along with printing and publishing?

<p>Petroleum refining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What became one of the major components of Cyprus's economy after 1960?

<p>Tourism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the Turkish-occupied area has not experienced the same prosperity as the southern zone?

<p>Limited access to trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector in Cyprus has seen more success in implementing a program of land consolidation?

<p>Greek Cypriot sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary agricultural product of the Turkish-occupied area in Cyprus?

<p>Citrus fruits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agricultural product is NOT mentioned as a major crop in the Greek Cypriot sector?

<p>Carrots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the island's total agricultural production is contributed by livestock and livestock products?

<p>One-third (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area in Cyprus has a higher proportion of its land occupied by woodlands and forests?

<p>Greek Cypriot sector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief of the IDF as mentioned in the text?

<p>Israel cannot afford to lose a single war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is traditionally exempt from military service based on religious practice?

<p>Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the IDF is responsible for taking the war to the enemy and reducing hostile forces rapidly?

<p>Small active-duty force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the period of active-duty conscription for men in the IDF?

<p>Three years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the air force and intelligence corps largely closed to minorities in the IDF?

<p>Security concerns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the compulsory reserve duty period for men in the IDF?

<p>Up to age 55 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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