Needs and Wants Contrast

Which of these is a need?

• clean air

• new jeans

• cool sneakers

• your favorite candy

Which of these is a want?

• food

• water

• shelter

• smart phone

Where would heavy, warm clothing be a true need?

• nowhere

• everywhere

• in a town with a cold, snowy climate

• in a very big city with a sunny climate

Which of these is an example of a good?

• a laptop

• a bike

• a backpack

• all of the above

What is the difference between a want and a need?

• A want is more important than a need

• A need is more important than a want

• You can never buy things you want, only things you need

• You can never buy things you need, only things you want.

A need is something that you must not have in order to survive.

• Yes

• No

A want is something you think you must have in order to be satisfied.

• No

• Yes

Is an apple watch a need or want?

• want

• need

Is a television a need or want?

• need

• want

A need is something we would like to have but could live without it.

• Correct

• Wrong