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Which is the best example of a country that is dependent on other countries?

A
a country that has little fertile soil
B
a country that has no imports
C
a country with grain surpluses
D
a country with a diverse economy
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The United States is said to have an absolute advantage in producing food compared with Japan. What does that mean?

A
It must import most of its food from Japan.
B
It produces food more efficiently than Japan.
C
It produces food at a higher cost than Japan.
D
It must export most of its food to Japan.
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Why do most countries both export and import goods?

A
to eliminate competition from other economies
B
to decrease the production of goods domestically
C
to rely entirely on foreign economies
D
to get a good mix of goods and services
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Which region is most likely to export bananas to the United States?

A
Europe
B
Central America
C
Middle East
D
Asia
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A company in Maine sends lobsters to France. What is Maine doing? Select three options.

A
importing products
B
practicing international trade
C
exporting products
D
participating in globalization
E
ending their specialization
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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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When a country chooses to limit the kinds of goods or services it produces, it is practicing

A
absolute advantage.
B
globalization.
C
dependency.
D
specialization.
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It takes brothers John and Dan the same amount of time to clean the room they share, but John can mow the lawn faster than Dan. Which action would allow them to take advantage of their respective comparative advantages?

A
them both sharing each task equally
B
John mowing the lawn and Dan cleaning their room
C
Dan mowing the lawn and John cleaning their room
D
Dan doing both tasks
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Which statement best describes how globalization is affecting the world?

A
Globalization is growing less important as time passes.
B
The world is becoming more globalized and connected.
C
Globalization has resulted in fewer connections among countries.
D
Countries are growing less likely to trade with one another.
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A country with an absolute advantage can produce a good or service

A
more slowly than another country.
B
more efficiently than another country.
C
less efficiently than another country.
D
in twice the time as another country.

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