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Economy

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A dentist is an example of a

a)

human resource

b)

natural resource

c)

capital resource

d)

political resource

2.

A warehouse is a

a)

human resource

b)

natural resource

c)

capital resource

d)

school resource

3.

This picture shows potatoes. This is an example of what type of resource?

a)

human resource

b)

natural resource

c)

capital resource

d)

government resource

4.

Natural resources are things people use that come from the Earth and are found in nature. Identify 2 examples of natural resources.

a)

toys and games

b)

coal and video games

c)

wood and money

d)

water and plants

5.

Nathan's grandma gave him $1.00 to buy bubble gum OR a candy bar. He decided to buy the bubble gum. What is his opportunity cost?

a)

bubble gum

b)

candy bar

c)

$1.00

d)

Grandma

6.

What might happen to the price of bananas?

a)

The price might go up.

b)

The price might go down.

c)

The price will stay the same.

d)

The bananas and apples will cost the same.

7.

What happens to the price of a product when the supply of the product goes down?

a)

Price goes up when the supply goes down.

b)

Price stays the same no matter how much is available.

c)

Price goes down when the supply goes down.

d)

None of the above

8.

The pictures shows clothes, water, shelter, and food. What do these items represent?

a)

wants

b)

needs

c)

birthday gifts

d)

toys

9.

Growing or producing something in the USA and sending it to China is an example of

a)

division of labor

b)

importing

c)

exporting

d)

sharing and caring

10.

This cell phone is an example of a

a)

thing that your dog uses

b)

want

c)

need

d)

natural resource

11.

Identify the picture that shows a NEED in the local comunity.

a)

playground

b)

fast food restaurant

c)

swimming pool

d)

snow plow for roads

12.

A person is working at toy store. A worker is putting dolls on a shelf. Another worker is collecting carts. When the customer finished paying for the toys, a third worker put them in a bag. This is an example of

a)

opportunity cost

b)

division of labor

c)

supply and demand

d)

getting what you want

13.

A person buys a blanket at Target. What vocabulary word best describes the person's role?

a)

consumer

b)

student

c)

producer

d)

manufacturer

14.

A cost of working many hours is that there is less time to spend with friends. What is a benefit?

a)

More time to play basketball

b)

More money to spend

c)

Less time to do homework

d)

Less money to pay for vacation