Question 1

In which of the following categories of jobs does manufacturing fall?
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) quadutiary
E) special

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing involves the production of goods through the use of raw materials, machines, and labor, which falls under the secondary category of jobs. Primary jobs involve the extraction of natural resources, while tertiary jobs involve providing services, and quaternary jobs involve research and development. Special jobs are not a recognized category.

Question 2

According to the textbook,one-fifth of the world living in the developed world consumes ________ of the world's goods.
A) five-sixths
B) three-quarters
C) two-thirds
D) half
E) one-third

Accepted Answer

Developed countries, which make up roughly one-fifth of the world's population, consume a disproportionate amount of the world's goods, approximately five-sixths, highlighting the significant disparity in consumption patterns between developed and developing regions.

Question 3

Figure 9.1.2 
-Looking at Figure 9.1.2,which of the following countries has the highest HDI?
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) Spain
E) Brazil

Accepted Answer

Spain has the highest HDI, as indicated by the darker shade of green on the map. India and Brazil have the lowest HDI, as indicated by the lighter shades of green. China and Russia have medium HDI, as indicated by the intermediate shades of green.

Question 4

This is the gross value of a product minus the cost of raw materials and energy.
A) productivity
B) value added
C) GDP
D) GNI
E) PPP

Accepted Answer

Value added refers to the increase in value of a product or service as a result of a particular process or production method. It is calculated by subtracting the cost of raw materials and energy from the gross value of the product. This is an important concept in economics as it reflects the contribution of a particular industry or sector to the overall economy.

Question 5

The United Nations considers ________ to be the most critical measure of the ability of an individual to gain access to knowledge needed for development.
A) years of schooling
B) the quality of instruction
C) the income of the family
D) the quality of a government
E) the availability of jobs

Accepted Answer

Years of schooling is considered the most critical measure of an individual's ability to gain access to knowledge needed for development according to the United Nations. While factors such as the quality of instruction, income of the family, quality of government, and availability of jobs can also impact access to knowledge, years of schooling is the primary measure used to assess progress in education goals globally.

Question 6

Which of the following regions has the world's highest per capita income?
A) North America
B) East Asia
C) The Middle East
D) Western Europe
E) Russia

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following regions has the lowest gross national income per capita?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Africa
D) Russia
E) Australia

Accepted Answer

Africa has the lowest gross national income per capita among the given options.

Question 8

According to the textbook,Africans comprise about 14 percent of the world's population but only consume ________ percent of the world's goods.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 5
D) 8
E) 10

Accepted Answer

Africans, despite making up about 14 percent of the global population, only account for 1 percent of the world's consumption of goods. This highlights the significant disparity in wealth and access to resources between Africa and other regions.

Question 9

The UN's Human Development Index (HDI)takes into account three factors.These are
A) a decent standard of living, access to knowledge, and a long and healthy life.
B) crude birth rates, crude death rates and the percentage of women in the workforce.
C) life expectancy, percentage of population under 15 and the availability of clean drinking water.
D) doctor/patient ratio, infant mortality rates and good governance.
E) absence of corruption, developed infrastructure and national debt as a ratio of GDP.

Accepted Answer

The Human Development Index (HDI) measures a country's development based on three factors: a decent standard of living (measured by gross national income per capita), access to knowledge (measured by years of education) and a long and healthy life (measured by life expectancy at birth). Therefore, option A is the best choice as it includes all three of these factors. Options B, C, D and E do not accurately reflect the three factors measured by the HDI.

Question 10

A baby born today in sub-Saharan Africa can expect to live on average to age 57.What are the two main factors that influence this relatively short lifespan expectation?
A) nutrition, medical services
B) nutrition, education
C) medical services, stress levels
D) medical services, industrial accidents
E) environmental toxicity, nutrition

Accepted Answer

The two main factors that influence the relatively short lifespan expectation in sub-Saharan Africa are nutrition and medical services. Many people in this region suffer from malnutrition, which can make them more vulnerable to disease and illness. Additionally, there is often a lack of access to adequate medical care and resources, which can limit the ability to prevent and treat illnesses. Together, these factors contribute to the lower life expectancy in this region.

Question 11

Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have some of the world's lowest literacy rates,averaging ________ percent.
A) below 40
B) below 50
C) below 60
D) below 70
E) below 20

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, as of 2018, the average literacy rate in sub-Saharan Africa is 65% and in South Asia is 70%. Therefore, the answer is below 70%, which is option D.

Question 12

Why does the map in 9.1.3 show South America to be a developing area,yet Chile and Argentina are considered developed countries?
A) Chile and Argentina are barely ranked as developed.
B) In terms of global rankings, South America as a whole compared to other defined regions is considered developing. Each region may have a few countries that have very different HDI rankings.
C) Map 9.1.2 data was collected 10 years earlier.
D) It gives evidence that the ranking system is not very consistent.
E) Map 9.1.2 used a different HDI ranking methodology as compared to Map 9.1.3.

Accepted Answer

The map in 9.1.3 depicts South America as a developing area in comparison to other regions of the world. However, Chile and Argentina have higher HDI rankings and are generally considered to be developed countries. This shows that each region may have a few countries that have very different HDI rankings than the region as a whole.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of a country with its inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI)lower than the HDI?
A) The country has a well-balanced approach to development.
B) More women than men have advanced degrees.
C) Only a few people have higher incomes and access to good health care.
D) Democracy is very well entrenched in the country.
E) The military is in control of the country.

Accepted Answer

If a country's IHDI is lower than its HDI, it indicates that while the country may have high levels of income and access to healthcare, only a few people may have access to these resources. This suggests a high level of income inequality, which would be reflected in a society where only a few people have higher incomes and access to good healthcare.

Question 14

The UN computes the Human Development Index (HDI)by considering these three main factors.
A) a decent standard of living, a long and healthy life, access to knowledge
B) a decent standard of living, number of children, level of education
C) level of education, income, and access to medical
D) level of education, access to entertainment, a long and healthy life
E) happiness, education, health

Accepted Answer

The Human Development Index (HDI) is calculated based on three indicators - a decent standard of living (measured by Gross National Income per capita), a long and healthy life (measured by life expectancy at birth), and access to knowledge (measured by mean years of education and expected years of schooling). Therefore, option A, which includes these three main factors, is the correct choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the indicators used in calculating the HDI.

Question 15

In manufacturing,the ________ is the gross value of the product minus the costs of raw materials and energy.
A) purchasing power
B) value added
C) impact factor
D) productivity
E) profit index quotient

Accepted Answer

Value added is the amount by which the value of the product is increased during the production process. It is calculated by subtracting the cost of raw materials and energy from the gross value of the product. This value represents the contribution of the manufacturer to the final product and is an important indicator of the economic performance of the manufacturing sector. Therefore, the best choice given the given options is B) value added.

Question 16

The United Nations measures the average income in countries through a complex index called
A) gross domestic product.
B) annual gross national income per capita at purchasing power parity.
C) gross national income at HDI.
D) annual gross national product at average income.
E) development index at purchasing power parity.

Accepted Answer

The annual gross national income per capita at purchasing power parity is the most accurate measure of the average income in a country as it takes into account the buying power of the local currency and adjusts for regional price differences. This is the index used by the United Nations for measuring average income.

Question 17

This is the value of the output of goods and services produced in a country in a year,including money that leaves and enters the country.
A) Gross Domestic Product
B) Purchasing Power Parity
C) Gross National Income
D) Human Development Index
E) Gross Empowerment Product

Accepted Answer

Gross National Income (GNI) measures the total economic output of a country, including foreign income. It differs from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by including net income from abroad (money entering and leaving the country) in its calculation, making it a more comprehensive indicator of a country's economic performance.

Question 18

Figure 9.1.2 
-Looking at Figure 9.1.2,which of the following countries has the highest HDI?
A) India
B) China
C) Saudi Arabia
D) South Africa
E) Madagascar

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia generally has a higher Human Development Index (HDI) compared to the other countries listed, due to its higher income levels, better healthcare, and education systems.

Question 19

In the developing world,East Asia and Latin America have some of the highest literacy at ________ percent.
A) 90
B) 80
C) 70
D) 60
E) 50

Accepted Answer

According to UNESCO, the literacy rate in East Asia and Latin America is 90%.

Question 20

Which of the following regions has life expectancy that is comparable to developed regions?
A) Latin America
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) South Asia
D) Southeast Asia
E) Southwest Asia

Accepted Answer

Latin America has a life expectancy that is comparable to developed regions, largely due to improvements in healthcare, nutrition, and overall living conditions.

Quiz 9: Development

In which of the following categories of jobs does manufacturing fall?

According to the textbook,one-fifth of the world living in the developed world consumes ________ of the world's goods.

Figure 9.1.2 -Looking at Figure 9.1.2,which of the following countries has the highest HDI?

This is the gross value of a product minus the cost of raw materials and energy.

The United Nations considers ________ to be the most critical measure of the ability of an individual to gain access to knowledge needed for development.

Which of the following regions has the world's highest per capita income?

Which of the following regions has the lowest gross national income per capita?

According to the textbook,Africans comprise about 14 percent of the world's population but only consume ________ percent of the world's goods.

The UN's Human Development Index (HDI) takes into account three factors.These are

A baby born today in sub-Saharan Africa can expect to live on average to age 57.What are the two main factors that influence this relatively short lifespan expectation?

Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have some of the world's lowest literacy rates,averaging ________ percent.

Why does the map in 9.1.3 show South America to be a developing area,yet Chile and Argentina are considered developed countries?

Which of the following is true of a country with its inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI) lower than the HDI?

The UN computes the Human Development Index (HDI) by considering these three main factors.

In manufacturing,the ________ is the gross value of the product minus the costs of raw materials and energy.

The United Nations measures the average income in countries through a complex index called

This is the value of the output of goods and services produced in a country in a year,including money that leaves and enters the country.

Figure 9.1.2 -Looking at Figure 9.1.2,which of the following countries has the highest HDI?

In the developing world,East Asia and Latin America have some of the highest literacy at ________ percent.

Which of the following regions has life expectancy that is comparable to developed regions?