4.2 Economic Growth Answers

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The graph shows unemployment rates in the United States in recent years.Which statement is the most accurate explanation of the information on the graph?

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A
Unemployment rates rise and fall in predictable patterns.
B
Unemployment will never again be as high as it was in 2010.
C
The United States suffered an economic downturn starting in 2009.
D
The United States does not have to worry about unemployment.
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To help encourage economic growth, a country can

A
stop selling goods to other countries.
B
invest in research and development.
C
lay off unneeded workers.
D
lower requirements for education.
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This graph shows merchandise export data for the years 2010 through 2012.Which statement most accurately describes the information presented on the graph?

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A
The United States exported more merchandise than any other nation.
B
The United States exported more than $2 trillion worth of goods in 2012.
C
China exported more goods than the United States from 2010 to 2012.
D
China exported more than $2 trillion in goods for each year on the graph.
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Economic growth takes place when a country

A
produces a steady number of automobiles.
B
has a high unemployment rate.
C
measures its gross domestic product (GDP).
D
produces more goods and services.
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Sometimes an economy cannot grow because of external factors, such as

A
lack of skilled labor.
B
poor infrastructure.
C
low domestic demand.
D
low demand for exports.
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The map shows GDP per capita in the United States for a given year.What conclusion can someone draw from the map?

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A
States with the highest per capita GDP tend to be in the South.
B
Alaska has the lowest per capita GDP of any state.
C
States with the lowest per capita GDP tend to be in the South.
D
Florida has a higher per capita GDP than New York.

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