Economics and Migration Flashcard

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You run a bakery in Raleigh, North Carolina. Your most popular bread is made with a rare type of flour, but recently there’s been a shortage of this flour. What is one decision you could make to handle the shortage?

Back

Start baking with other types of flour that are more available.

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A clothing company wants to open a factory in North Carolina. They’ve bought land in a town with 5,000 people, but they need 12,000 workers. The factory will mostly make shirts and pants. What are two resources they need in order to be successful?

Back

More workers and a supply of fabric

Front

Is the NC Gold Rush an example of voluntary migration or forced migration?

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Voluntary Migration

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How has transportation changed over time in the U.S.?

Back

In the past, people used horses, trains, and wagons, while today we use cars, buses, and airplanes.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a resource that a bakery might need? A new recipe book, A delivery truck, A marketing plan, A supply of sugar

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A supply of sugar

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What is one reason why people might choose to migrate voluntarily?

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They are seeking better job opportunities.