Impact Chapter 6 Unit Test

Read the sentences from the text. Then circle

the correct answer to the question that follows.

“In parts of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, workers manufacture

cars, trucks, metals, and machines. Workers in Texas produce computers, bricks, foods, and petroleum products. ... Human resources used to make

products in the United States help keep our economy strong.”

What does the term human resources mean?

• people who live in a state

• people who buy products

• people who work for a business

• D. people who know a lot about a topic

Which of the following are examples of capital resources? Choose two answers.

• the dairy farmer

• the workers who operate the machines at the factory

• the truck that brings milk to the factory

• the workers’ knowledge and skills

• the machines used to make milk safe to drink

Which statement best describes the size of the U.S. economy?

• The U.S. economy is the smallest economy in the world.

• The U.S. economy is one of the largest economies in the world.

• The U.S. economy is smaller than the economies of most countries.

• The U.S. economy is about the same size as the economies of most countries.

Which evidence from the text best supports the idea that a person’s human capital can increase over time?

• “Businesses look for people with the skills, knowledge, and

  experience to do a job well.”

• “A person’s human capital can add value to a business.”

• “If a person lacks skills or experience, it can take away value.”

• “As we learn, we gain skills, knowledge, and experience.”

Why is manufacturing important to the nation’s economy?

• It provides jobs for workers and products for consumers.

• It supplies machines that businesses use to make products.

• It gives workers the tools to make electronics and appliances.

• It lets people develop their skills and knowledge to do a good job.

Which does not describe a business cost?

• employee wages

• rent for building

• supply and demand

• utilities and taxes

Read each passage from the text. Then circle

the correct answer to each question that follows.

“The Internet allows people to work anywhere in the world. Entrepreneurs create websites and sell products they make themselves. People can work from home and run a business such as computer support.”

Using context clues, what does the word entrepreneur mean?

• someone who sets up and manages a business

• someone who makes a profit in the community

• someone who buys goods from many businesses

• someone who teaches workers to run factory machines

“Consumers around the world are asking for organically grown rice. ... Farmers in Cambodia are changing their farming methods to meet this demand. They learn how to use natural methods to protect their crop from pests and disease. Their organic rice is exported to world markets.”

Which conclusion about businesses around the world does this passage best support?

• Businesses use the Internet to buy and sell goods and services.

• Entrepreneurs run businesses in communities all over the world.

• Businesses try to respond to the needs and wants of their customers.

• Many small “mom and pop” shops sell goods to people in their communities.

Which evidence from the text supports the idea that selling a service online can be good for a business owner? Choose two answers.

• “Some businesses like to sell their services online.”

• “It does not cost much to get started.”

• “Consumers can visit the website any time, day or night.”

• “Some businesses find it hard to sell their services online.”

• “There may be other businesses selling the same service.”

Which is an example of how a human resource is used to create a pair of jeans?

• Cotton is used to create cloth.

• A person designs a pair of jeans.

• A factory is in a community.

• A machine is used to turn the cloth into jeans.