World Geography SOL 8 Developed/ing Countries

Which is TRUE about the economic development of nations?

• All but a few of the countries are developed nations today.

• Although important, the economic development of nations has little effect on the quality of life of its people.

• Modern technology is so widespread todaythat most people around the world have an acceptable quality of life.

• Resources & technology influence the economic development & quality of life of nations.

Which is NOT an indicator of the economic development of a nation?

• educational activities

• human influence over the environment

• major religion

• % of urban/rural population

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of the standard of living of a nation?

• infant mortality

• % of people engaged in agriculture

• population age distribution

• size of the fishing industry

Which is NOT a characterisitic of most developed nations?

• much advanced technology

• availability of good basic services

• a high GNP/GDP

• only one or two well-developed industries

Answer explanation

Developed nations tend to have numerous industries and their economies tend to be very diversified.

Most people in developing nations earn their living by:

• farming

• hunting & fishing

• working in manufacturing industries

• working in service industries

Answer explanation

Developing nations are the poorer countries of the world and tend to participate in primary economic activities such as farming.

The most common occupation globally is that of a farmer. Approximately 70% of all people are involved in agriculture.

Developing nations often have higher birthrates than developed nations because:

• large populations are needed to maintain a strong military defense against wealthier nations

• subsistence farmers need large families

• the use of birth control is widespread

• they are better at raising children

Answer explanation

Subsistence farmers are those who are farming to supply the needs of themselves & their families. The tend to have larger families to ensure their is help with the planting & harvesting of crops.

Which has the LEAST effect on economic development & quality of life in today's world?

• availability & use of natural resources

• availability & use of railroads for transportation

• availability & use of skilled laborers

• availability & use of technology & capital

Which type of country tends to have greater access to natural resources?

• developed

• developing

• middle-income

Which type of nations include characteristics of both developed & developing countries?

• middle income

• average

• poor

• substandard

Typically, the more this type of nations have a large urban population

• developed

• developing