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Unit 3 - Economics

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People must make choices because of ____, or the idea that people want more things than they can have.

a)

economy

b)

goods

c)

market

d)

scarcity

2.

Items that can be bought, sold, and traded are called ____.

a)

economy

b)

goods

c)

market

d)

scarcity

3.

____ are tasks you pay someone to do for you.

a)

Economy

b)

Services

c)

Market

d)

Scarcity

4.

The ____ is the system in which goods and services are bought and sold.

a)

economy

b)

services

c)

market

d)

scarcity

5.

A place where buyers and sellers come together in called a(n) ____.

a)

economy

b)

goods

c)

market

d)

services

6.

The total amount of a good or service that is available to buy is called ____.

a)

demand

b)

incentive

c)

profit

d)

supply

7.

The total amount of a good or service that customers will buy is called ____.

a)

demand

b)

incentive

c)

profit

d)

supply

8.

The amount of money earned by a business after costs are removed is called ____.

a)

demand

b)

incentive

c)

profit

d)

supply

9.

A(n) ____ is something that leads a person to make a certain choice.

a)

demand

b)

incentive

c)

profit

d)

supply

10.

Peter saved money in a bank. The money he saved earned ____.

a)

interest

b)

invest

11.

Fixing a broken machine is a wise way a business can ____.

a)

interest

b)

invest

12.

Some companies ____ in inventions that will help them compete with other companies.

a)

interest

b)

invest

13.

Jamie put $20 in her savings account, but now she has $21. This is because of ____.

a)

interest

b)

invest

14.

Many companies use machines to create ____.

a)

natural resources

b)

manufactured goods

15.

Countries get ____ from the environment.

a)

natural resources

b)

manufactured goods

16.

____ are produced in factories.

a)

natural resources

b)

manufactured goods

17.

Oil is a ____ that can be found underground.

a)

natural resources

b)

manufactured goods

18.

A car is a type of ____.

a)

natural resources

b)

manufactured goods

19.

Why is this called a market?

a)

It is outdoors

b)

It has a lot of fruit

c)

It is interesting to visit

d)

It brings buyers and seller together

20.

Why is this place part of an economy?

a)

It has businesses

b)

It has many people

c)

It is run by farmers

d)

It has common foods

21.

Which of these is the women selling?

a)

buyers

b)

sellers

c)

goods

d)

services

22.

The man is a part of the free market economy because he ____.

a)

is providing a service

b)

can only purchase fruit

c)

is choosing to buy

d)

can buy everything at the market

23.

Which of the following people is earning money by providing a service?

a)

Anthony grows fruit to sell

b)

Laura sews stuffed animals

c)

Carl sells lemonade he makes

d)

Marie teaches a third grade class.

24.

Which of the following will increase the profit at a lemonade stand?

a)

using cheaper lemons

b)

using more ingredients

c)

selling during cold weather

d)

giving glasses away for free

25.

At Georgia's fruit stand, she sells apples. The ____ of apples is how many she has to sell.

a)

buyer

b)

demand

c)

seller

d)

supply

26.

If you save money, you are ____.

a)

setting it aside for later

b)

using it on things you want now

c)

inventing new machines

d)

buying expensive toys

27.

Money that you put in a savings account ____.

a)

can be stolen

b)

earns interest

c)

is gone forever

d)

is put in a piggy bank

28.

Which of the following is a way that a business can use its money wisely?

a)

It can use more expensive resources

b)

It can buy machines to make goods

c)

It can decide not to fix things that are broken

d)

All of the above

29.

Why do businesses spend money to invent things?

a)

to save money for later

b)

to put money in the bank

c)

to help fix broken down machines

d)

to make new and better goods to sell

30.

Why do countries trade with each other?

a)

to stay friendly

b)

to get things they want and need

c)

to pay for transportation

d)

to make other countries rich

31.

Why does the United States sell wheat and buy bananas?

a)

The United States grows a lot of wheat but not many bananas

b)

People like bananas more than they like wheat

c)

Wheat costs more than bananas

d)

Bananas cost more than wheat

32.

How can businesses take part in global trade?

a)

they can open factories in other countries

b)

They can sell their goods to other countries

c)

They can open up new stores in other countries

d)

all of the above

33.

Global trade often takes jobs away from richer countries. This is because poorer countries have ____.

a)

higher prices

b)

better quality

c)

lower pay for workers

d)

more natural resources

34.

A new toy becomes very popular, and many people want it. How will the price of the toy change?

a)

Price will go up

b)

Price will go down

35.

A new bakery moves into the neighborhood. Now there are many cookies that people can buy. How will the price of cookies change?

a)

Price will go up

b)

Price will go down

36.

Cold weather in Florida kill many trees that grow oranges. How will the price of oranges change?

a)

Price will go up

b)

Price will go down

37.

Julie sells hot chocolate during the winter. But this winter has been very warm. How will the price of hot chocolate change?

a)

Price will go up

b)

Price will go down

38.

One company charges a high price to ship mail quickly. Soon many other companies start shipping mail just as quickly. How will the price of this service change?

a)

Price will go up

b)

Price will go down

39.

Why does Aaron need to save money?

(a)  

40.

What is one benefit for Aaron to save money in a savings account?

(a)  

41.

One morning Aaron's tire pops. How will his savings help him fix this problem?

(a)  

42.

Which item do other countries buy from the United States?

a)

wheat

b)

bananas

c)

diamonds

d)

cars

43.

Which items are natural resources?

a)

wheat

b)

bananas

c)

diamonds

d)

cars