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Grade 4social-studiesStudents explain how trade allows states and countries to exchange goods and depend on one another for resources and products.

Trade and Interdependence

Practice trade and interdependence with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: D2.Eco.4.3-5, D2.Eco.9.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students explain how trade allows states and countries to exchange goods and depend on one another for resources and products.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Maine has lots of lobsters but no oranges. Florida has lots of oranges but no lobsters. Why would these two states trade with each other?
2. A bakery needs flour to make bread. A farmer grows wheat and mills it into flour. How does the bakery depend on the farmer?
3. Japan makes many cars and electronics but must buy oil from other countries. Why does Japan need to trade with oil-producing countries?
4. A mountain town produces wool from sheep. A coastal town catches fish. If they trade wool for fish, what does each town gain?
5. Brazil grows coffee beans but does not produce computers. The United States produces computers but cannot grow much coffee. Explain how trade helps both countries.
6. A furniture maker in North Carolina buys wood from Canada and sells finished tables to stores in Texas. Name two ways this furniture maker depends on trade.

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: D2.Eco.4.3-5, D2.Eco.9.3-5
Skill: Students explain how trade allows states and countries to exchange goods and depend on one another for resources and products.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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