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Concept of Scarcity

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 2mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is a condition where resources are limited to satisfy the unlimited wants and needs of the people.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Hoarding

c)

Shortage

d)

Panic Buying

2.

What is the cause of scarcity?

a)

Sudden increase in demand

b)

Natural and man-made calamities

c)

Poor distribution and allocation of resources

d)

All of the above

3.

If 30 chairs were not enough for the 50 participants in an event, what is experienced by the organizers?

a)

Scarcity

b)

Hoarding

c)

Shortage

d)

Panic Buying

4.

Nina bought 50 bottle of rubbing alcohol due to fear that she will ran out if she buys later. What do we call this act?

a)

Cartels

b)

Scarcity

c)

Hoarding

d)

Panic Buying

5.

Due to high demand, some producers of sardines decided to hold off their products to the market so that they can raise their prices. What do we call this act?

a)

Hoarding

b)

Scarcity

c)

Shortage

d)

Natural Shortage

6.

Is scarcity a problem? Why?

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