Question 1

The average life expectancy at birth of people in low-income countries is about______________years less than that of people in high-income nations.
A)15
B)23
C)20
D)35

Accepted Answer

The average life expectancy at birth in low-income countries is approximately 20 years less than that of people in high-income nations, reflecting disparities in healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions.

Question 2

The worldwide lack of employment for young people,resulting in as many as______________million young people unemployed in 2013,has threatened to stall global economic recovery.
A)12.2
B)27.4
C)73.8
D)149.5

Accepted Answer

In 2013, the International Labour Organization reported that approximately 73.8 million young people were unemployed worldwide, highlighting a significant challenge to global economic recovery.

Question 3

In recent years,inequality in the United States has______________.
A)been about the same as in years past
B)fluctuated wildly due to the recession
C)increased steadily
D)declined significantly

Accepted Answer

Studies and data have shown that inequality in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. This is reflected in factors such as the growing wage gap between the wealthiest Americans and the rest of the population, as well as rising levels of poverty and limited upward mobility for many individuals and families.

Question 4

Social inequality is present______________.
A)between the countries of the world
B)within any one country
C)both within and between the countries of the world
D)only between middle and low-income economies

Accepted Answer

Social inequality exists both within individual countries and between different countries in the world. This can manifest in various forms such as income inequality, gender inequality, racial inequality, access to education and healthcare, etc. The extent and severity of social inequality may vary across different societies and economies.

Question 5

Although some gains have been made in reducing the rate of malnourishment in some lower- income nations,about one billion people around the world are malnourished,and________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ percent of these are in Asia and the Pacific.
A)53
B)95
C)75
D)63

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although some gains have been made in...

Question 6

A child born in a low-HDI country has a life expectancy of about 59 years,which is____________________________years less than in medium-HDI countries and______________years less than in very-high-HDI countries.
A)5;15
B)10;20
C)13;24
D)1;2

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, a child born in a low-HDI country has a life expectancy of about 59 years. The difference between the life expectancy in medium-HDI countries and low-HDI countries is given as "years less," so we need to subtract 59 from the life expectancy in medium-HDI countries. Similarly, we need to subtract 59 from the life expectancy in very-high-HDI countries to get the difference in life expectancy with low-HDI countries.

Option A: If we subtract 59 years from the life expectancy in medium-HDI and very-high-HDI countries, we get 54 years and 74 years, respectively. So, the difference in life expectancy between low-HDI and medium-HDI countries is 54 - 59 = -5 years (which means medium-HDI countries have a higher life expectancy), and the difference between low-HDI and very-high-HDI countries is 74 - 59 = 15 years. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

Option B: If we subtract 59 years from the life expectancy in medium-HDI and very-high-HDI countries, we get 51 years and 79 years, respectively. So, the difference in life expectancy between low-HDI and medium-HDI countries is 51 - 59 = -8 years, and the difference between low-HDI and very-high-HDI countries is 79 - 59 = 20 years. Therefore, option B is correct for the second blank, but incorrect for the first blank (the life expectancy difference is -8 years, not -10 years).

Option C: If we subtract 59 years from the life expectancy in medium-HDI and very-high-HDI countries, we get 54 years and 73 years, respectively. So, the difference in life expectancy between low-HDI and medium-HDI countries is 54 - 59 = -5 years, and the difference between low-HDI and very-high-HDI countries is 73 - 59 = 24 years. Therefore, option C is correct for both blanks.

Option D: If we subtract 59 years from the life expectancy in medium-HDI and very-high-HDI countries, we get 60 years and 62 years, respectively. So, the difference in life expectancy between low-HDI and medium-HDI countries is 60 - 59 = 1 year, and the difference between low-HDI and very-high-HDI countries is 62 - 59 = 3 years. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

Question 7

According to the Human Development Report,______________is fundamental to improving life chances and reducing both individual and national poverty.
A)wealth
B)education
C)power
D)prestige

Accepted Answer

The Human Development Report emphasizes the crucial role of education in improving life chances and reducing poverty, both at the individual and national levels. While wealth, power, and prestige can also have an impact, education is singled out as fundamental in achieving these goals.

Question 8

In 2012 the World Bank announced that plans to cut extreme poverty by______________before 2015 were ahead of schedule.
A)10%
B)15%
C)50%
D)75%

Accepted Answer

In 2012, the World Bank announced that plans to cut extreme poverty in half (50%) before 2015 were ahead of schedule.

Question 9

The top countries identified as having "Very High Human Development" are:
A)Tanzania and South Africa
B)Niger,Democratic Republic of the Congo,and Zimbabwe
C)Norway,Australia,and the United States
D)Mexico,China,and Paraguay

Accepted Answer

Norway, Australia, and the United States are the three countries identified as having "Very High Human Development" according to the Human Development Index (HDI) which takes into consideration factors such as life expectancy, education, and gross national income per capita. Tanzania, South Africa, Niger, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Mexico, China, and Paraguay all have lower levels of human development according to the same index.

Question 10

Health is defined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization as:
A)a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being
B)merely the absence of disease or infirmity
C)a state of optimum health
D)a state of complete happiness

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of the World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Option A is the only choice that accurately reflects this definition. Option B is incorrect as it only considers the absence of disease as an indicator of health. Option C is also incorrect as it implies that health has an ultimate state, when in reality it is a continuous process. Option D is incorrect as happiness is not necessarily a component of health.

Question 11

Many people in low-income nations are far from having good health.In fact,about______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________million people die each year from AIDS,diarrhea,malaria,tuberculosis,and other infections and parasitic illnesses.
A)5
B)25
C)33
D)75

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many people in low-income nations are far...

Question 12

One major cause of shorter life expectancy in low-income nations is the high______________rate.
A)crude-birth
B)fertility
C)infant mortality
D)crude-death

Accepted Answer

Infant mortality, or the death rate of infants under one year old, is a major cause of shorter life expectancy in low-income nations. Factors such as inadequate healthcare, poor nutrition, and lack of access to clean water contribute to higher infant mortality rates in these countries. Higher infant mortality rates can also lead to a higher crude-death rate overall, but the root cause is the high infant mortality rate.

Question 13

Although some gains have been made in reducing the rate of malnourishment in some lower- income nations,about______________people around the world are malnourished.
A)one billion
B)twenty million
C)one hundred million
D)two billion

Accepted Answer

According to the World Food Programme, approximately one billion people around the world are malnourished.

Question 14

There are three dimensions included in the Human Development Index.Which of the following is NOT one of these?
A)life expectancy at birth
B)social inclusion
C)mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling
D)gross national income per capita

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions included in the Human Development Index are A) life expectancy at birth, B) mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling, and C) gross national income per capita. Social inclusion is not one of the three dimensions.

Question 15

In order to better understand how the HDI translates into real life,we should consider that a child that is born in 2010 in Norway has a life expectancy of______________years compared with a life expectancy of______________for a child born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A)81;47
B)80;70
C)75;65
D)55;50

Accepted Answer

According to the data provided by the UNDP, in 2010, Norway had a life expectancy at birth of 81 years, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo had a life expectancy at birth of 47 years. Therefore, the best choice is A, which matches these two figures.

Question 16

Low-income countries typically have higher rates of illness and disease,and they do not have adequate health care facilities.______________is a common problem among children,many of whom are underweight,stunted,and have anemia.
A)Alcohol abuse
B)Drug abuse
C)Obesity
D)Malnutrition

Accepted Answer

Low-income countries often struggle with providing adequate nutrition to their citizens, leading to malnutrition. Children are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, which can result in being underweight, stunted growth, and anemia. While alcohol and drug abuse can be problems in some low-income countries, they are not typically associated with the high rates of illness and disease that are common in these settings. Obesity may be a growing problem in some low-income countries, but it is still less common than malnutrition, especially among children.

Question 17

The leading killers of children and young adults are______________which are directly linked to environmental conditions and poverty.
A)Malnutrition
B)vehicle accidents
C)cancers
D)infectious and parasitic diseases

Accepted Answer

Infectious and parasitic diseases, such as malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia, are the leading killers of children and young adults in developing countries, where environmental conditions and poverty contribute to their high prevalence. Malnutrition, although a significant issue, is often a contributing factor to the prevalence of these diseases. Vehicle accidents and cancers are not among the leading causes of death in this age group globally.

Question 18

The top three countries in the Human Development Index are______________.
A)Norway,Australia,United States
B)Mozambique,Democratic Republic of Congo,Niger
C)Sweden,China,England
D)Canada,Germany,Japan

Accepted Answer

According to the latest report (2019) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Norway, Australia, and the United States are ranked as the top three countries in the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI measures a country's achievements in areas such as healthcare, education, and income per capita.

Question 19

The bottom three countries in the "Low Human Development" category are:
A)Tanzania and South Africa
B)Niger,Democratic Republic of the Congo,and Mozambique
C)Norway,Australia,New Zealand,and the United States
D)Mexico,China,and Paraguay

Accepted Answer

According to the Human Development Index (HDI) report, Niger, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mozambique are the three countries that fall under the "Low Human Development" category.

Question 20

According to the Human Development Report,people who live in nations with______________can expect to be better educated,to live longer,and to earn more.
A)Very High Human Development
B)Low Human Development
C)Medium Human Development
D)High Human Development

Accepted Answer

Nations with Very High Human Development typically have better education systems, higher life expectancy, and higher income levels, leading to better overall quality of life for their citizens.

Quiz 9: Global Stratification

The average life expectancy at birth of people in low-income countries is about______________years less than that of people in high-income nations.

The worldwide lack of employment for young people,resulting in as many as______________million young people unemployed in 2013,has threatened to stall global economic recovery.

In recent years,inequality in the United States has______________.

Social inequality is present______________.

A child born in a low-HDI country has a life expectancy of about 59 years,which is______________years less than in medium-HDI countries andyears less than in very-high-HDI countries.

According to the Human Development Report,______________is fundamental to improving life chances and reducing both individual and national poverty.

In 2012 the World Bank announced that plans to cut extreme poverty by______________before 2015 were ahead of schedule.

The top countries identified as having "Very High Human Development" are:

Health is defined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization as:

One major cause of shorter life expectancy in low-income nations is the high______________rate.

Although some gains have been made in reducing the rate of malnourishment in some lower- income nations,about______________people around the world are malnourished.

There are three dimensions included in the Human Development Index.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

In order to better understand how the HDI translates into real life,we should consider that a child that is born in 2010 in Norway has a life expectancy ofyears compared with a life expectancy offor a child born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Low-income countries typically have higher rates of illness and disease,and they do not have adequate health care facilities.______________is a common problem among children,many of whom are underweight,stunted,and have anemia.

The leading killers of children and young adults are______________which are directly linked to environmental conditions and poverty.

The top three countries in the Human Development Index are______________.

The bottom three countries in the "Low Human Development" category are:

According to the Human Development Report,people who live in nations with______________can expect to be better educated,to live longer,and to earn more.