Practice Test

Question 1

How does a counterclaim help support a writer’s position in an argumentative essay?

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The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.

Question 2

Which of the would be considered a nonrenewable resource?

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petroleum

Question 3

Land is considered a resource because it

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is used to produce things.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

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The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.

Question 5

Which situation best reflects the concept of free enterprise?

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Consumers have a choice between two bakeries in a single city block.

Question 6

The factors of production attempt to instill the idea that resources are

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scarce.

Question 7

In the free-enterprise system of the United States, the government

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makes some economic decisions.

Question 8

Resources needed to provide goods or services are called

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factors of production.

Question 9

What role do government agencies play in a mixed market economy?

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They regulate some aspects of production and distribution.

Question 10

Which of these statements about opportunity cost are true? Choose three correct answers.

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It influences consumers.; It influences producers.; It exists because resources are scarce.

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