Quiz on Needs and Wants

Which of the following is a need?

• Basketball

• Water

• Video games

• Special sneakers

What is an example of a want?

• Food

• Shelter

• Clothing

• Video games

What does "scarcity" mean in the context of resources?

• When there is too much of something

• When there is just enough of something

• When there is not enough of something to meet people's needs and wants

• When resources are renewable

What could lead to a scarcity of water?

• A lot of rain over a short period

• Little rain over a long period

• Efficient water conservation

• Overabundance of water sources

What does "abundance" mean in the context of resources?

• A shortage of resources

• Just enough resources to meet needs

• A lot of a particular resource

• Non-renewable resources

What might cause an abundance of water?

• Drought conditions

• Heavy rainfall for a short time

• Heavy rainfall for a long time

• High water usage by people

What is a good example of a service?

• Apple

• Sneakers

• Dentist cleaning teeth

• Teddy bear

Which of the following is considered a good?

• Repairing a bicycle

• Computer

• Teaching a class

• Driving a taxi

What are goods?

Who provides a service?

• Apple

• Car

• Dentist

• Sneakers