Development

Question 1

Why are many children in Niger unable to receive an education? Check all that apply.There are no public schools.Some children work to support their families.Schools do no teach subjects relevant to life in Niger.There is insufficient free public education.Few laws exist that force children to go to school.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Some children work to support their families.; There is insufficient free public education.; Few laws exist that force children to go to school.

Question 2

What do education indicators measure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the average years of schooling each person receives

Question 3

What are some of the common characteristics of industrialized nations with advanced economies? Check all that apply.receives high levels of foreign aideducated citizensaccess to health carehigher incomesagricultural development

Revolt · Accepted Answer

educated citizens; access to health care; higher incomes

Question 4

Gross domestic productGross national productGross domestic incomeGross national income

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gross national income

Question 5

How does government instability affect other development factors?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It can undermine other factors.

Question 6

Which best describes why infrastructure is important for a country?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It helps society meet basic needs.

Question 7

The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries.In comparing GDP and HDI rankings, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Economic development does not necessarily provide a high standard of living.

Question 8

The table shows the GDP, gross national income (GNI) per capita, and HDI of several countries.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

GNI per capita better reflects standard of living than GDP.

Question 9

Which best describes why gender equality is an important factor influencing development?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gender equality means that everyone can contribute to development.

Question 10

Which term best describes the type of assistance non-governmental organization such as Doctors Without Borders provide?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

humanitarian aid

Development Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS