Factors of Production Flashcards

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What are the four main factors of production?

A

Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship.

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True or False: Capital refers only to financial resources.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: __________ includes natural resources used to produce goods.

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Land

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4
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Which factor of production is primarily concerned with human effort?

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Labor.

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What is the role of entrepreneurship in the factors of production?

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It involves the organization and management of the other factors to create goods and services.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor of production? A) Labor B) Technology C) Land D) Capital

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B) Technology.

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True or False: Land as a factor of production includes both physical land and natural resources.

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True.

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What is capital in the context of factors of production?

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Capital refers to the tools, equipment, and buildings used to produce goods and services.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the factor of production that requires risk-taking and innovation.

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Entrepreneurship

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Short Answer: How do factors of production interact in the production process?

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They work together to create goods and services, with each factor contributing to the overall production.

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Multiple Choice: Which factor of production is considered the most important? A) Land B) Labor C) Capital D) Entrepreneurship

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D) Entrepreneurship.

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True or False: The availability of factors of production can affect economic growth.

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True.

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13
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What is the economic term for the combination of land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship?

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Factors of Production.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the workforce involved in production.

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Labor

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Short Answer: Why is labor considered a variable factor of production?

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Because the amount of labor can be adjusted based on production needs.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of capital? A) A factory B) A worker C) A piece of land D) A natural resource

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A) A factory.

17
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True or False: Factors of production are fixed and cannot change.

18
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What is the importance of entrepreneurship in economic development?

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It drives innovation, creates jobs, and stimulates economic growth.

19
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of production can influence a country’s standard of living.

20
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Short Answer: How does scarcity relate to factors of production?

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Scarcity means that resources are limited, impacting how the factors of production are utilized.

21
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Multiple Choice: Which factor of production is least tangible? A) Land B) Labor C) Capital D) Entrepreneurship

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D) Entrepreneurship.

22
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True or False: Land is a renewable resource.

23
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What does the term ‘factor market’ refer to?

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The marketplace where factors of production are bought and sold.

24
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the return on investment for capital in production.

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Short Answer: Name one way in which technology can impact factors of production.
It can increase productivity and efficiency.
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Multiple Choice: What is the primary source of income for labor? A) Rent B) Wages C) Profit D) Interest
B) Wages.
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True or False: Effective allocation of factors of production can lead to increased efficiency.
True.