Practice - What is Scarcity?
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Practice Questions
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Define scarcity in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between wants and resources.
List two examples of resources that may be scarce.
💡 Hint: Consider both personal and societal resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does scarcity refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the core of the definition involving both resources and wants.
Scarcity forces individuals and societies to make choices. True or False?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how we make choices in everyday life.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a small island nation with limited land. They can either grow food to feed their population or develop tourism. Analyze the long-term consequences of choosing one over the other.
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term effects on the island’s economy.
A city has a limited budget and must decide between investing in public transport or road repairs. Discuss how scarcity influences this decision.
💡 Hint: Consider community needs when weighing the options.
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