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5th Grade Economics Review GSE

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An agreed upon trade in which both parties benefit is a

a)

scarcity

b)

specialization

c)

voluntary exchange

d)

opportunity cost

2.

Why did Texas cattle ranchers choose to participate in cattle trails during the turn of the century?

a)

increase quality of beef (better beef)

b)

new ways to cook beef

c)

better ways to perserve (keep) beef longer

d)

increased beef prices in the East

3.

Barbara works at a mall near her house for a shop that sells clothes. She works 40 hours a week and is paid by the hour. Barbara is earning income by

a)

making money from an investment

b)

selling her labor to a private business

c)

selling her possessions (stuff) to other people

d)

collecting money from the government

4.

Households are made up of

a)

people

b)

factories

c)

animals

d)

products

5.

Which sector of the economy offers money services?

a)

households

b)

banks

c)

government

d)

private businesses

6.

The government makes laws and collects

a)

food

b)

goods

c)

services

d)

taxes

7.

The government uses tax money to provide private goods and services.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

Private businesses offer goods and services in hopes of making a profit.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Banks do not have to obey laws.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

These people risk money and time to start a business that offers a good or service.

a)

economists

b)

bankers

c)

entrepreneurs

d)

consumers