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Economics & Culture

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1BAJD4F-97IG

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1.Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.
2.Explain “specialization” in your own words.
3.Explain “cultural diffusion” in your own words.
4.Explain “export” in your own words.
5.Explain “culture” in your own words.
6.Explain “inflation” in your own words.
7.Explain “import” in your own words.
8.Explain “supply” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.the ability to produce at a lower opportunity cost
  2. Explain “specialization” in your own words.focusing on particular tasks or products
  3. Explain “cultural diffusion” in your own words.the spread of ideas and customs between groups
  4. Explain “export” in your own words.a good or service sold to another country
  5. Explain “culture” in your own words.shared practices, beliefs, arts, and ways of life
  6. Explain “inflation” in your own words.a broad rise in prices over time
  7. Explain “import” in your own words.a good or service brought into a country
  8. Explain “supply” in your own words.the amount sellers are willing to offer

Worked example

Identify resources, choices, tradeoffs, and the cultural context of an exchange.

Common mistake

Ignoring the next-best choice given up.

Helpful hint

Name both the benefit chosen and the opportunity cost.