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How does scarcity determine the economic value of an item?

A
by the amount of goods that are produced
B
by the capital required to build the factory
C
by the unlimited wants of the consumers
D
by the resources consumed in production
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What does the concept of scarcity explain? Choose three answers.

A
why a product could lose significant value over time.
B
why people continue to purchase different products.
C
why consumers are willing to pay high prices for items.
D
why decisions must be made on how to use resources
E
why resources can be both renewable and nonrenewable.
F
why a single resource has more value than another resource.
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Which object is likely to have the most value based on the concept of scarcity?

A
a flowering plant
B
a silver necklace
C
a new coffee table
D
a crop of oranges
4

Which location focuses its use on a nonrenewable energy source?

A
a wind mill farm
B
a natural gas power plant
C
a fruit orchard
D
a community swimming pool
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A
product
B
resource
C
value
D
cost
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Which statement best describes the impact of scarcity?

A
People are able to meet most of their needs.
B
Consumers must pay higher prices for many items.
C
Governments must try to meet the wants of citizens.
D
Economies can work to provide more goods and services.
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Wind and solar energy are examples of

A
scarce resources.
B
renewable resources.
C
capital resources.
D
nonrenewable resources.
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The chess club needs to raise money for tournament uniforms. Some members want to sell energy drinks at a football game to raise funds, but others want to organize a car wash in the school parking lot. Based on the concept of scarcity, which thought should drive members' decision-making process to determine how to fundraise?

A
Where will unsold energy drinks be stored?
B
Is there enough consumer demand for a car wash?
C
Will the concession stand be open during the big game?
D
Are there enough volunteers to work a car wash?
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Study the graph.In what time period did hydroelectric power usage reach its peak?

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A
1970–1980
B
1980–1990
C
1990–2000
D
2000–2010
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A thrifty shopper wants to purchase a new phone that is made with quality parts. What factors should they consider?

A
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a less scarce resource and cost less to the consumer.
B
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a less scarce resource and cost more to the consumer.
C
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a more scarce resource and cost more to the consumer.
D
High quality phones contain rare earth metals that are a more scarce resource and cost less to the consumer.

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