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Economics & Culture

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-LK8DOT-WN6H

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1.Explain “opportunity cost” in your own words.
2.Explain “culture” in your own words.
3.Explain “scarcity” in your own words.
4.Explain “demand” in your own words.
5.Explain “consumer” in your own words.
6.Explain “specialization” in your own words.
7.Explain “producer” in your own words.
8.Explain “export” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “opportunity cost” in your own words.the next-best alternative given up
  2. Explain “culture” in your own words.shared practices, beliefs, arts, and ways of life
  3. Explain “scarcity” in your own words.the condition of having limited resources and unlimited wants
  4. Explain “demand” in your own words.the amount buyers are willing to purchase
  5. Explain “consumer” in your own words.a person using goods or services
  6. Explain “specialization” in your own words.focusing on particular tasks or products
  7. Explain “producer” in your own words.a person or business creating goods or services
  8. Explain “export” in your own words.a good or service sold to another country

Worked example

Identify resources, choices, tradeoffs, and the cultural context of an exchange.

Common mistake

Ignoring the next-best choice given up.

Helpful hint

Name both the benefit chosen and the opportunity cost.