International Trade — Quiz Answers

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Which situation might cause a country to specialize?

A
wheat production in a region with fertile soil
B
bananas grown far from major transportation
C
seafood in an area with few fishing vessels
D
electronics in a city with few trained workers
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What role does competition play in international trade?

A
It results in higher prices.
B
It discourages imports.
C
It drives down prices for consumers.
D
It does away with the need for investment.
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How does specialization enable countries to trade with one another?

A
A country can make what it chooses and sell its goods to other countries.
B
A country can efficiently make goods that were once difficult to make.
C
A country can make and sell goods affordably and buy goods that it is inefficient at making.
D
A country can decide to buy everything it needs from other countries.
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Which region specializes in diamonds?

A
Sub-Saharan Africa
B
Middle East
C
Central America
D
Europe
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Which is the best example of a country that is dependent on other countries?

A
a country with grain surpluses
B
a country with a diverse economy
C
a country that has little fertile soil
D
a country that has no imports
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In regard to trade, the United States

A
imports goods and services only.
B
does not import or export goods and services.
C
exports goods and services only.
D
imports and exports goods and services.
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When a country chooses to limit the kinds of goods or services it produces, it is practicing

A
specialization.
B
dependency.
C
globalization.
D
absolute advantage.

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