Chapter 11: Imports & Exports

Which reason BEST explains why some Tennessee farmers specialize in growing soybeans instead of pineapples?

• They have the right kind of land to grow soybeans.

• They already have enough pineapples.

• They like soybeans more than they like pineapples.

• They use all of their soybeans themselves.

Which describes an import?

• medical supplies made in Tennessee and sold in Mexico

• Tennessee buys these from other countries

• Tennessee sells to other countries

Which describes and export?

• Tennessee buys these from other countries

• Appliances made in China and sold in Tennessee are examples

• Medical supplies made in Tennessee and sold in Mexico are examples

How does Tennessee get goods to other states and countries? (choose 2)

• Tennessee ships most goods for International trade over the Appalachian Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

• Tennessee uses the Mississippi River to get goods to the ocean.

• Tennessee asks other states and countries to come get the goods themselves.

• Tennessee sends most good to Georgia to be shipped out from there.

• Tennessee is a transportation hub for trucking, railroad, and cargo companies that ship goods.

How do people specialize?

• They produce the things they must make.

• They produce the things they need most.

• They produce the things they make best.

• They produce the things they want most.

How have Tennessee imports changed from 2010 to 2017?

• Imports increased from $48 billion to $79 billion.

• Imports increased from $33 billion to $79 billion.

• Imports decreased from $79 billion to $48 billion.

• Imports increased from $26 billion to $33 billion.