SS Unit 4 Study Guide

Coal and iron deposits found in the United Kingdom are sources of what type of resource?

• Human capital

• Entrepreneurship

• A Capital Resource

• A natural resource

How do the literacy rates in European countries affect the standard of living in Europe?

• Literacy enables fewer workers to do many low-skilled jobs.

• Literacy increases participation in and profits from arts performances

• Literacy opens the door to high-paying jobs in many different industries

• Literacy reduces the need for teachers, allowing former educators to take new jobs.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Look at the table of gross domestic product (GDP) data. Then answer the questions.

What conclusion can reasonably be drawn based on the information in the table?

• Germany encourages investment in capital goods more than Russia

• Tax rates are much higher in the United Kingdom than they are in Germany

• Russia invests more heavily in human capital than does the United Kingdom

• The German economy has more command elements than the Russian economy

Based on the table, which TWO statements are MOST LIKELY true?

• Russia invests the most in human capital

• Russia invests a lot in occupational training

• German businesses use outdated technology

• The United Kingdom invests a lot in education

• Germany encourages investment in capital goods

What type of economy do the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia all have?

• Mixed economy

• Pure command economy

• Pure Market economy

• Traditional Economy

Look at the table. Then answer the question that follows.

Based on the table, how do the expenditures of these countries' governments compare?

• Germany likely spends the most on education

• Russia likely spends the most on capital goods

• The United Kingdom likely spends the least on education

• The United Kingdom likely spends the least on capital goods.

Why is it economically important for the United Kingdom to maintain its 99% literacy rate?

• Educated workers are often paid less, because employers had to pay for their training

• Educated workers are more efficient, leading to decreased demand for capital goods

• Educated workers are often paid less, because employers do not have to train them

• Educated workers are more efficient, leading to a more productive workforce.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What industry does Germany specialize in?

• Natural Gas

• Automobiles

• Mining

• Banking

Which economic sector contributes the LEAST to the United Kingdom

s gross domestic product?

• Agriculture

• Construction

• Manufacturing

• Sefvice

Which natural resources do Germany, Russia, and United Kingdom all have large supplies of?

• Coal

• Fish

• Gold

• Lumber