ENV 5EF Formative

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What does a high GDP indicate about a country's population's wealth?

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A high GDP does not necessarily mean that all individuals in the population are wealthy; it can be unevenly distributed.

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What does a Human Development Index (HDI) score closer to 0 indicate about a country?

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It indicates that the country is less developed.

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What are characteristics of developing countries?

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Developing countries often have very low literacy rates, low life expectancy, and high unemployment.

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Is Japan classified as a less developed country with an HDI score of 0.884?

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False, Japan is classified as a developed country.

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What classification does the United States fall under: developing or developed country?

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The United States is classified as a developed country.

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What is the significance of literacy rates in determining a country's development status?

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Higher literacy rates are generally associated with more developed countries, while lower literacy rates indicate less development.

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How does life expectancy relate to a country's development?

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Higher life expectancy is typically found in developed countries, while lower life expectancy is common in developing countries.

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What factors contribute to a country's classification as developed?

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Factors include high GDP per capita, high literacy rates, high life expectancy, and overall quality of life.

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What is the HDI and what does it measure?

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The Human Development Index (HDI) measures a country's average achievements in health, education, and income.

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Can a country have a high GDP but still be considered developing?

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Yes, a country can have a high GDP but still be considered developing if wealth is not evenly distributed.