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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of standard of living?
Literacy rate
Population age distribution
Infant mortality
Cultural heritage
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following regions include mostly developing nations?
Sub-Saharan countries
Europe
North America
Scandinavian countries
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an indicator of economic development?
High illiteracy
Unskilled labor force
Gross domestic product per capita
Under developed tertiary sectors
- 4. Multiple Choice
The greater the country’s level of economic development, the —
higher the quality of life
higher the agricultural labor force
lower the cost of living
lower the urban population
- 5. Multiple Choice
There are a number of indicators concerning the economic development of a nation. Which of the following is NOT considered to be such an indicator?
distribution of urban/rural population
religious freedoms
educational opportunities
environmental controls
- 6. Multiple Choice
When measuring the standard of living of a nation, which of the following would NOT be considered an important factor?
birth rate and infant mortality
literacy rate
population age distribution
size of the fishing industry
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why might birthrates in developing nations tend to be higher than those in developed nations?
Birth control is more available in
developing nations.
Large families are needed for subsistence
farming.
More child-care assistance is available in
developing nations.
Military concerns dictate the need for
larger populations.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Most people in developing nations earn their living by —
farming.
hunting and fishing.
working in manufacturing
industries.
working in service industries.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a true statement about the economic development of nations?
Resources and technology influence the economic development and quality of life in nations.
Although important, the economic development of nations has little effect on the quality of life of its people.
Modern technology is so widespread today that most people around the world have an acceptable quality of life.
All but a few countries are developed
nations today.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of a developing country?
Low unemployment rate
High GDP per capita
High birth rate
High literacy rate
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Availability of health insurance
Access to primary education
Improved health care programs
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThese countries typically have simple, agriculture-based economiesDeveloped countriesDeveloping countries
- 13. Multiple Choice
Countries with high levels of literacy and higher education are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 14. Multiple Choice
Countries with low level of literacy are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 15. Multiple Choice
Countries with high infant mortality rates and low life expectancy are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 16. Multiple Choice
Countries with strong infrastructure [transportation/ communication/ healthcare/ education systems] would be which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 17. Multiple Choice
Countries in this level of economic development have most of their people living in rural areas.
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which level of economic development are countries where people are beginning to move from rural to urban areas in search of factory jobs?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
- 19. Multiple Choice
Definition of GLOBALISATION
Exploitation of local resources by the multinationals
Greater mobility of people
Development aid from states and world organisations
Increase of trade around the world among different countries
- 20. Multiple Choice
Three indicators of development of a country
GDP per capita, literacy rate and life expectancy.
Richness, industrial production and business
Multinationals and industry
Technology, trade and research
- 21. Multiple Choice
Name the 2 most populous countries on earth.
India
China
USA
Indonesia
- 22. Multiple Choice
Name the 3rd and 4th most populous countries on earth.
China
India
USA
Indonesia
- 23. Multiple Choice
6 of the top 10 most populous countries are located on which continent?
Europe
North America
Asia
Africa
- 24. Multiple Choice
Most of Africa would be considered...
Developing
Developed
High tech
Upper class
- 25. Multiple Choice
Most of most of North America and Europe would be considered...
Developing
Developed
Low tech
Emerging
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