Marketplace

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/marketplace

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the contemporary manifestations?Evolved from physical spaces to include digital platforms and online marketplaces (e-commerce)
2. Why do some markets have roofs and others are open?Markets in hot places build roofs to give shade, while markets in cooler places stay open so people can walk around freely.
3. How do markets help communities?Markets let people get food and other things they need, and they also bring neighbors together to talk, share stories, and learn about each other’s cultures.

Provisions: Essential food and supplies required for sustenance and daily living.
Livestock: Domesticated animals, such as cattle, sheep, and poultry, raised for agricultural purposes.
Periodic Markets: Markets held at fixed intervals (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly) rather than on a continuous daily basis.
E-commerce: The commercial exchange of goods and services conducted electronically, primarily via the internet.