Why Do Countries Need Each Other?

Valentine's Day is one holiday that is celebrated with many flowers. Which country exports the most flowers?

• United States

• Colombia

• Africa

• New York

Why do coffee farmers in India export most of their coffee crop?

• Because it is illegal to drink coffee in India

• Because the people of India prefer to drink tea instead of coffee

• Because it is easer to export it

• Because they love coffee so much

Why do communities around the world trade with each other?

• They trade so that they can meet their needs and wants.

• They trade because they already have everything they need.

• They trade because they want other countries to like them.

• They trade because they are a democracy.

Something that doesn't happen very often is called _________.

• expensive

• trade

• influence

• rare

It can be cheaper to import something than to make or grow it yourself.

• True

• False

The United States ______ avocados, coffee, and roses from other countries.

• influence

• trade

• imports

• exports

Working on cocoa farms is a problem for children because _____.

• They are separated from their families.

• It prevents them from getting an education.

• It's dangerous to work with chemicals and sharp tools.

• All of the above

______ flowers were once sold in special shops in the United States but are now much cheaper.

• imports

• trade

• rare

• expensive

Countries need to trade to meet their needs and wants.

• True

• False

No countries use child labor to produce goods.

• True

• False