World Geography SOL 8

Which is TRUE about the economic development of nations?

• all but few of the countries are developed today

• modern technology is so widespread today that most people around the world have an acceptable quality of life

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

• resources and technology influence the economic development and quality of life of nations

Which is NOT and indicator of the economic development of a nations?

• educational activities

• human influence over the enviroment

• major religion

• % of urban/rural population

Population growth rate, Population age distribution, Literacy rate, Life Expectancy, Infant mortality, and % of Urban Population are:

• indicators of standards of living/quality of life

• differences of economic activities

• indicators of need of international aid

• indicators of economic development

These nations have a higher standard of living & quality of life

• developed countries

• developing countries

Which is NOT an indicator of economic development?

• urban/rural ratio

• GDP per capita

• all of these are indicators of economic development

• labor force characteristic

• educational achevement

These type of nations have a large urban population

• developed

• developing

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

• middle income

• poor

• average

• substandard

This type of nation has higher literacy rates, higher life expectancies and lower infant mortality

• developed

• developing

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 nation tends to have greater access to natural resources?

• developing

• middle-income

• developed