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I. and E. Trades

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Perishable goods like barley make poor forms of currency. What does "perishable" mean? Susceptible to spoiling or being ruined
What attributes of gold and silver led to the creation of paper money? Their bulky size and heavy weight
What is the difference between goods and services? Goods are generally objects, while services are tasks or jobs.
Why are coins and paper money given number markings? To indicate their value
Today, what gives the U.S. dollar its value? The fact that everyone believes it has value
What is the exchange or trade of goods and services between different nations? International Trade
What are items for sale or possessions that can be moved from place to place? Goods
What is the act of helpful activities for people that can't do specific things for themselves, but are provided by others that have that skill they are paid for? Services
What is considered something that is brought into a country from abroad for sale? Import
What is considered something that is taken out of a country and is sold for money or trading purposes from that country? Export
What is considered when trade is greater than the cost of something? Nation Trade
What is an economy's ability to produce goods and services at a lower cost than its trading partner provides? Comparative Advantage
What is the point of comparing prices from other prices from different stores or areas? To figure out how you can get the most value for your money
If your phone service cost 5 cents per call, and you make 318 calls, how much do you owe the phone company? $15.90
If 100 eggs cost $5.00, how much would 25 eggs cost? $1.25
What is the most likely reason why someone might not choose the best deal between two options from any store or area they go to? It may be cheaper to buy in large qualities, but you may only need a small quality
Graphs or charts are tools that help with what? Organize Data
Which graph or chart does not have an x- and y-axis for a person to gather data from it? Pie Chart
What are the 4 types of Graphs or Charts that are used for gather data and information about goods or circumstances? Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Pictograph
Which kind of graph would best show how the price of any item has changed over time? Line Graph
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