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Unit 1 Economics Quiz

Unit 1 Economics Quiz

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12th Grade

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of Economics?

The study of human anatomy

The study of weather patterns

The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth

The study of ancient civilizations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which economic system relies on established trends and has very little division of labor or specialization?

Market Economy

Mixed Economy

Traditional Economic System

Command Economic System

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In which economic system does a dominant centralized authority, usually the government, make production decisions?

Mixed Economy

Command Economic System

Market Economy

Traditional Economic System

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the downside of a market economy?

Allows private entities to amass economic power

Vulnerable to economic crisis

Promotes trade

Government interference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which type of economy combines the characteristics of market and command economic systems?

Traditional Economic System

Command Economic System

Market Economy

Mixed Economy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What does scarcity imply?

No trade-offs are made

Sufficient resources to fulfill subjective wants

Limited resources

Unlimited resources

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is opportunity cost?

The value of a choice, relative to an alternative

The cost incurred by not enjoying the benefit associated with the alternative choice

The cost incurred by enjoying the benefit associated with the alternative choice

The value of a choice, relative to an alternative

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