Goods and Services in Your Community

What are goods?

• Jobs people do like cutting hair

• Things people buy like food, clothing, and toys

• Services like cleaning teeth

• Different communities

What are services?

• Things people buy like food

• Different communities

• Jobs people do like cutting hair or cleaning teeth

• Items like clothing and toys

Why do people pay money in their community?

• To buy goods and services

• To visit different communities

• To learn about goods

• To avoid services

Which of the following is an example of a service?

• Buying a toy

• Eating food

• Cutting hair

• Wearing clothing

How do different communities vary in terms of goods and services?

• They all have the same goods and services

• They have different goods and services

• They only have goods, not services

• They only have services, not goods

What can prevent a community from getting goods and services due to weather conditions?

• Lack of technology

• Bad weather

• High population

• Economic policies

Why might a business struggle to produce certain goods?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of resources

• Too many workers

• High demand

What is a possible consequence of a snowstorm for a community?

• Increased tourism

• Easier transportation

• Difficulty in transporting goods

• More outdoor activities

Why might some communities have limited access to medical services?

• Abundance of doctors

• Proximity to hospitals

• Lack of nearby doctors

• High number of clinics

What might happen if there are not enough workers in a business?

• Increased production

• Decreased production

• More job opportunities

• Lower wages