G3 SS Ch3 Test - Economics

Which word describes what you see in the picture?

• needs

• wants

• consumers

What capital resources are needed to produce what you see in the picture?

• knowledge about farming, animals

• tractors, plows, factories

• cows, chickens, seeds

Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. Cause: [blank] Effect: Money is saved on shipping resources to other places Which statement correctly completes the graphic organizer?

• A. Producers build businesses near resources they need.

• B. Consumers enjoy buying things from far away.

• C. Consumers buy needs and wants.

Jasmine has a clothing store. She will start exporting her products. What will happen to her business?

• She will save money on shipping.

• She will get resources more easily.

• She will have more customers.

This picture shows someone _____________ .

• shopping local
• exporting a product

One reason she might do this is to _______________.

• producing an item
• support his community

Which example shows how technology changes resources over time?

• Molly uses a book to do research.

• Alecia studies hard to become a scientist.

• Jordan orders a toy that is made and shipped in 3 days.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Janelle wants to grow a vegetable garden. She collects seeds from her favorite vegetables. She gathers her tools and chooses a place in her yard. She digs holes, plants the seeds, and waters them.

After a few days, green plants start to grow. After a few weeks, some flowers appear on the plants. By summer, Janelle can eat her vegetables.

• Janelle enjoys her vegetables.

• Janelle decided to plant a vegetable garden this year.

• Janelle plants flowers.

What is the best way to tell the story in a short way?

Janelle wants to grow a vegetable garden. She collects seeds from her favorite vegetables. She gathers her tools and chooses a place in her yard. She digs holes, plants the seeds, and waters them.

After a few days, green plants start to grow. After a few weeks, some flowers appear on the plants. By summer, Janelle can eat her vegetables.

• Janelle needs sun, soil, and water for her garden.

• Janelle likes fresh vegetables.

• Janelle follows steps to grow her vegetables.

Amelia could only afford to buy one thing. She bought a new book instead of a video game.

Amelia's choice is ________________.

• import

• trade-off

• export