Understanding Scarcity and Its Causes

The video tutorial, led by Kak Bella, explores the concept of scarcity in economics. It begins with an introduction to economic concepts and uses the eruption of Mount Semeru as an illustration of scarcity caused by natural disasters. The tutorial outlines five main causes of scarcity: geographical differences, population growth, production capabilities, technological development, and natural disasters. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and practice more through the Kejar Kita platform.

What event is used to illustrate the concept of scarcity in the introduction?

• Volcanic eruption in East Java

• Drought in Bali

• Earthquake in Sumatra

• Flooding in Jakarta

How is scarcity generally defined in economics?

• Balanced resources and needs

• Excess resources for all needs

• Limited resources for unlimited needs

• Unlimited resources for limited needs

Which of the following is NOT a cause of scarcity mentioned in the video?

• Geographical differences

• Population growth

• Technological advancement

• Political instability

Why does population growth contribute to scarcity?

• It leads to technological advancements

• It causes geographical changes

• It decreases the number of resources

• It increases the demand faster than production

What is a factor of production that can be limited, contributing to scarcity?

• Weather conditions

• Cultural beliefs

• Labor and capital

• Political systems

How does low technology affect scarcity?

• It balances supply and demand

• It limits the ability to meet needs

• It enhances production efficiency

• It increases resource availability

What natural event is highlighted as a cause of scarcity?

• Hurricane

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

What impact do volcanic eruptions have on agriculture?

• Increase in crop yield

• Improvement in soil quality

• No effect on crops

• Destruction of crops

What should students do after watching the video?

• Ignore the content

• Engage with comments and practice questions

• Only watch the video once

• Skip to the next topic

Where can students find more practice questions?

• In the video description

• On social media

• On the Kejar Kita app

• In the comments section