Grade 4 Social Studies Quiz

What is supply?

• The amount of water available

• The quantity of goods offered by producers

• The quantity of goods requested by consumers

• The price of goods

What does demand refer to?

• The quantity of goods offered by producers

• The amount of water available

• The quantity of goods requested by consumers

• The price of goods

What happens when demand is greater than supply?

• Prices stay the same

• Supply increases

• Prices decrease

• Prices increase

What is scarcity?

• The increase in demand

• The limitation of resources and goods

• The abundance of resources

• The decrease in supply

What does surplus mean?

• Not enough goods to meet demand

• An increase in demand

• A decrease in prices

• Enough goods to cover demand with extras

What is mutual dependability?

• People produce everything they need by themselves

• People do not need any goods

• People only depend on farmers

• People depend on each other for goods and services

What is the largest consumer of fresh water?

• Domestic use

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Recreation

What is groundwater?

• Water in lakes

• Water found underground

• Water found on the surface

• Water in rivers

What is one way to conserve water at home?

• Using more water for dishes

• Mending leaks in pipes

• Using a hose to wash cars

• Taking long baths

What is the purpose of sanitation?

• To reduce demand

• To grow more crops

• To increase water supply

• To protect people's health