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WorksheetsConsumerism: Multiple Choice Chapter Seven
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Your choices as a consumer can affect
the jobs people have
economic growth
the environment
all of the above
The Bandwagon Effect, Glittering Generalities, and Plain Folks Appeal are all examples of
advertising techniques
government legislation
consumer choices
political cartoons
Which of the following is a decision by consumers to stop buying a product?
rejection
boycotting
empowerment
prosperity
Which of the following is an environmental organization that acts to change attitudes and behavior to protect the environment?
Green day
Green Party
Greenpeace
Go Green
Consumer spending plays an important role in
market economies
mixed economies
both A and B
neither A nor B
Which of the following is an economic state of growth with rising profits and an increase in job opportunities?
poverty
prosperity
consumerism
wealth
Which of the following countries has the highest GDP in North America?
Canada
Mexico
United States
They all have an equal GDP.
One third of the waste in North America comes from
plastic
paper
computers
packaging
Which of the following is the largest human-made hole on Earth?
Ekati mine in the North West Territories
Kennecott mine in Salt Lake City
oil sands in Fort McMurray
Potash Corp in Sussex
Toxins such as formaldehyde and phenol come from
mining metals
plastic manufacturing
manufacturing of organic compounds
packaging
In 2006, approximately how much did Canadian consumers spend on products and services?
$400 billion
$200 billion
$10 billion
$1 billion
Consumers' decisions can have consequences for
the price of products
product availability
quality of life
all of the above
Product labeling and the mandatory use of seat belts are part of what type of legislation?
consumer health and safety
consumer reporting
Discriminatory Business Practices Act
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
Which of the following statements about advertising is incorrect?
Advertising tries to influence consumer behaviour.
The U.S. has no laws prohibiting false advertising.
It is important to think critically about what ads say.
Canada's Competition Act sets out rules concerning advertising.
Many environmentally friendly products, such as organic foods and "green" cleaning supplies, were created in response to
government legislation
consumer demand
both A and B
neither A nor B
Propaganda techniques are used to
spread opinions or beliefs.
teach us the difference between right and wrong.
inform the consumer with accurate information on a product.
express the importance of one product over another.
