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Economics and General Knowledge

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 39mins

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Class
Date
1.

Scarcity means:

a)

Too much of something you wanted

b)

The exact amount of something you wanted

c)

Not enough of something you wanted

2.

What is an economic want?

a)

Things people need in order to survive.

b)

Things people would like to have.

c)

Things people don't want anymore.

3.

If 5 people want an ice-cream, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

4.

If 6 people want a pencil, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

5.

If 8 people want a stuffed animal, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

6.

If 3 people want a candy bar, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

7.

If 2 people want a soccer ball, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

8.

If 20 people want a soda, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

9.

If 10 people want a piece of gum, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

10.

If 4 people want a bike, is there a scarcity?

a)

Yes, there is a scarcity.

b)

No, there is not a scarcity.

11.

The economic problem is that

a)

resources are limited and wants are limited.

b)

resources are unlimited and wants are limited.

c)

resources are limited and wants are unlimited.

d)

resources are unlimited and wants are unlimited.

12.

The opportunity cost of a good is

a)

its price in dollars and cents.

b)

the alternative goods forgone.

c)

the price of alternative goods foregone.

d)

none of the other options

13.

The opportunity cost of Australian households moving away from coal-powered energy to solar-powered energy includes (i) the loss of jobs in the coal industry, (ii) a cleaner environment, (iii) reduced coal production.

a)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

b)

(ii) and (iii)

c)

(iii) only

d)

(i) and (iii)

14.

A firm operating at 'X' produces 70 whips and 60 saddles. It changes production to 'Y' producing 20 whips and 90 saddles. The opportunity cost of this production change is

a)

20 whips

b)

30 saddles

c)

50 whips

d)

60 saddles

15.

The production possibility curve shows

a)

alternative combinations of two goods that an economy is capable of producing.

b)

the actual levels of production of two goods that the economy is achieving.

c)

alternative combinations of productive resources that can be used to produce two goods.

d)

the total value of two goods produced in one time period.

16.

If an economy is producing at a point inside its production possibility curve, then

a)

consumption is greater than production.

b)

productive resources are not used to their full potential.

c)

production of capital goods is inadequate.

d)

it cannot benefit by specialisation and trade.

17.

When a country’s people and all its other resources are fully employed, which of the following must be true before more of any one item can be produced?

a)

Less of another good or goods must be produced.

b)

There must be a general rise in prices to encourage supply.

c)

The government must intervene to produce needed products.

d)

There must be a general fall in the general price level.

18.

In terms of the production possibility curve, a decrease in unemployment would be best shown by

a)

a movement along the curve.

b)

an outward shift of the curve.

c)

a movement from a point inside the curve to a point closer to the curve.

d)

an inward shift of the curve.

19.

Which one of these definitions best describe Opportunity Costs?

a)

The cost of making one decision over another.

b)

The cost for the opportunity to buy anything you want.

c)

The opportunity that will cost you loads of money.

20.

Which one of these definitions best describe Opportunity Costs?

a)

The cost of making one decision over another.

b)

The cost for the opportunity to buy anything you want.

c)

The opportunity that will cost you loads of money.

21.

Alex is studying for his math quiz, but his favorite TV show just started. If he studies for the quiz, he will miss out on watching the show. Alex decides not to watch the show and continue studying for the quiz. What is the opportunity cost of his decision?

a)

studying for a quiz

b)

watching TV

c)

eating dinner

d)

taking a nap

22.

Which of these is NOT an example of a need?

a)

Water

b)

Food

c)

Cell phone

d)

Shelter

23.

Amber was shopping at the mall. She had $80 to spend. She found three items she liked: $75 for a pair of shoes, $70 for a jacket, and $62 for a dress. After shopping for a couple hours, she decided to borrow a pair of shoes from her cousin and to buy the jacket for $70. What was her opportunity cost?

a)

Shoes

b)

Jacket

c)

Dress

d)

Purse

24.

Tom was shopping for a car. He has looked at a Ford, Honda, Toyota, and Dodge. After a lot of debate, he narrowed it down to either the Ford or the Honda. He selected the Ford, because he liked the interior a little better. What was his opportunity cost?

a)

Ford

b)

Honda

c)

Toyota

d)

Dodge

25.

I have a class of 25 students that need to type a paper, but I only have 10 computers available for them to use. This could be considered a surplus of computers.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Steve decided to buy the brand new iPhone that just came out instead of putting money aside for a vacation next summer. This is known as saving.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

You are having a difficult time deciding if you should spend your money on tickets to see a new movie or going bowling with your friend. You decide to go to the movies, so bowling with your friend would be considered an opportunity cost.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

How much of something that is available is ______________.

a)

Ration

b)

Demand

c)

Money

d)

Supply

29.

Coins or dollars that are used to buy a good or service is called _____________.

a)

Demand

b)

Choices

c)

Money

d)

Opportunity cost

30.

To control the amount of something that people are allowed to have, especially when there is not enough is known as _____________.

a)

opportunity cost

b)

rationing

c)

spending

d)

needs

31.

A _____________ is something you would like to have, but it is not required to live.

a)

need

b)

want

c)

choice

32.

There are 18 students that want to use blue poster board for their project, but there are only 6 pieces of blue poster board available. We could state that there is a _____________ for blue poster board.

a)

supply

b)

demand

c)

benefit

d)

need

33.

A ____________ is a good thing that occurs as a result of something else.

a)

benefit

b)

choice

c)

opportunity cost

d)

need

34.

I should ration the water bottles, and only let each person have one, since I have more than enough for everybody.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which of the following do economic systems organize for societies? (Check all that apply)

a)

Production of goods and services

b)

Distribution of goods and services

c)

Consumption of goods and services

d)

Destruction of goods and services

36.

Which of the following are the names of the types of economic systems? (Check all that apply)

a)

Traditional

b)

Universal

c)

Command

d)

Market

37.

Which economic system is based on customs and beliefs, people will do the same work as their parents, and the exchange of goods is through bartering (no money)?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

38.

Which economic system does the government make all economic decisions and owns most of the property - it is sometimes called communism?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

39.

Which economic system are all resources privately owned and the buyers and sellers answer the three economic questions?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

40.

Which economic system is both market and command combined and most democratic countries fall into this category?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

41.

Which economic system is it when people decided what to produce, people decide how to produce, and people only produce goods and services for themselves and trading purposes?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

42.

Which type of economic system is it when the government decides what to produce, the government decides how to produce, and the government decides who gets the goods produced?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

43.

Which type of economic system is it when the market decides what needs to be produced, private businesses decide how to produce, and consumers decide what they are willing to pay for goods?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

44.

Which type of economic systems does Cuba and North Korea have?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

45.

What type of economic system do some villages in Africa and South America have?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

46.

Which type of economic system is the U.S., Brazil, and the U.K.?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

47.

How many nations are part of the UK?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

48.
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
a)
Londonderry
b)
Dublin
c)
Belfast
d)
Aberdeen
49.
What is the capital city of Wales?
a)
Cardiff
b)
Aberdeen
c)
Swansea
d)
Llandudno
50.
What is the capital city of Scotland?
a)
Aberdeen
b)
Glasgow
c)
Edinburgh
d)
Dundee
51.

What is the capital of the UK?

a)

New York

b)

Paris

c)

London

d)

Edinburgh

52.

What is the capital city of England?

a)

London

b)

Dublin

c)

Belfast

d)

Aberdeen

53.

Which of these are part of the United Kingdom?

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland

e)

Ireland

54.

Which part of the UK is shaded in red?

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland

55.

Which part of the UK is shaded in blue?

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland

56.

Which part of the UK is shaded in yellow?

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland

57.

Which part of the UK is shaded in green?

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland

58.

City number 4 is...

a)

Belfast

b)

Glasgow

c)

Leicester

d)

Liverpool

59.

What is the name of this famous bridge?

a)

London Bridge

b)

Millennium Bridge

c)

Westminster Bridge

d)

Tower Bridge

60.

The Great Fire of London of Pudding Lane started in which year?

a)

1605

b)

1666

c)

1066

d)

1863

61.

Which queen was beheaded on false charges against the king at the Tower of London?

a)

Anne Boleyn

b)

Catherine of Aragon

c)

Anne of Cleves

d)

Catherine Parr

62.

What birds are said to live at the Tower of London?

a)

Crows

b)

Magpies

c)

Ravens

d)

Blackbirds

63.

Where in London in Nelson's Column located?

a)

Trafalgar Square

b)

Chancery Lane

c)

Westminster

d)

Leicester Square

64.

This famous building in Westminster is known as...?

a)

Westminster Cathedral

b)

Westminster Abbey