Question

matching: select the term that best correlates with the definition...

1. situation in which a country imports more than it exports.
2. domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
3. country with its own government but under the control of an outside power.
4. situation in which a country exports more than it imports.
5. area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges.

options:
sphere of influence
trade surplus
protectorate
imperialism
trade deficit

Explanation:

1. Matches the definition of a trade deficit (imports > exports).
2. Matches the core definition of imperialism (control over another nation's politics/economy/culture).
3. Matches the definition of a protectorate (local government under external control).
4. Matches the definition of a trade surplus (exports > imports).
5. Matches the definition of a sphere of influence (exclusive external economic/investment rights).

Answer:

1. Situation in which a country imports more than it exports. → Trade deficit
2. Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region → Imperialism
3. Country with its own government but under the control of an outside power. → Protectorate
4. Situation in which a country exports more than it imports. → Trade surplus
5. Area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges. → Sphere of influence