Factors of Production

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

• The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year.

• The total amount of money in circulation in a country.

• The average salary of workers in a country.

• The total population of a country.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'produce' as a verb and 'product' as a noun?

• 'Produce' means to create or make something, while 'product' is something that has been created or made to be sold or traded.

• 'Produce' is something you buy, while 'product' is something you sell.

• 'Produce' and 'product' both mean the same thing in economics.

• 'Produce' is always used for food, while 'product' is used for technology.

Open Ended

List and briefly explain the four productive resources mentioned in the lesson.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why the abundance and variety of natural resources can impact a country's productivity?

• It makes it easier to produce goods without importing from other countries.

• It allows for more raw materials to be exported for profit.

• It always guarantees a high GDP regardless of management.

• It can make it easier or more difficult to make products or profit.

Open Ended

How does investing in human capital, such as education and training, affect a country's economy?

Open Ended

How do the factors of production contribute to a country's ability to make products, and why are they important for economic growth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why governments might support small businesses or entrepreneurs?

• To increase competition for large corporations

• To lower the risk and cost with incentives and tax breaks

• To discourage innovation

• To reduce job opportunities in the community

Open Ended

Why are the factors of production important for a country's economy?