Trade & Fair Trade Flashcards

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Why does trade occur?

A

No country has enough raw materials and manufactured products to be self-sufficient

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What is trade?

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The exchanging of goods and services between countries

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What are some things the UK imports?

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Bananas, oil, fish, cotton and rubber

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What is the name for countries that trade with others?

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Interdependent

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What are goods and services bought by countries called?

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Imports

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What are goods and services sold by countries called?

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Exports

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What is the difference between a country’s imports and exports known as?

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Balance of trade

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If a country exports more than it imports, it is said to have a _____

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Trade surplus

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If a country imports more than it exports, it is said to have a ______

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Trade deficit

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What does LEDCs stand for?

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Less Economically Developed Countries

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What does MEDCs stand for?

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More Economically Developed Countries

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Why is coffee grown in LEDCs?

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It needs warmth and moisture

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What is coffee in LEDCs?

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Cash Crop

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Where is most coffee drunk?

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MEDCs

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Who gets the most money from a cup of coffee?

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The roasters & processors in MEDCs

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What are the top three coffee growing countries?

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1-Brazil
2-Columbia
3-Vietnam

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Who gets money from a cup of coffee?

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1-Roasters & producers
2-Café
3-LEDC traders/exporters
4-Shippers
5-Growers
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What is a primary product?

A

Unmanufactured products

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What is a secondary product?

A

The final manufactured product

19
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The price of coffee will _______ on the World Market

A

Fluctuate

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What makes the price go up?

A

High demand & low supply

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What makes the price go down?

A

Low demand & high supply

22
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When was Fair trade set up?

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1986

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What must a farmer do to receive Fair trade?

A

Treat his workers well, look after the environment and help develop the area

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Why do people buy Fair trade?

A

They want to help the farmers