PWWG Economy Quiz

Based on the information provided on this map, one can conclude that —

• the United States exports little to no oil.

• Russia is one of the world's largest importers of oil.

According to the table, which country spent the most on health care?

• Norway

• Sierra Leone

• the Netherlands

• United States

Failure to manage key resources can lead to...

• environmental development and improvement in human living conditions.

• higher standards of living.

• economic loss

  and put people at risk for survival.

A country that has a majority of tertiary economic activity is a...

• Highly Developed Country [HD]

• Newly Industrialized Country [NIC]

• Less Developed Country [LDC]

Low literacy rate and a low life expectancy are economic indicators of...

• a Newly Industrializing Country [NIC]

• a More Developed Country [HDC]

• a Less Developed Country [LDC]

Based on the table, which country has the highest life expectancy?

• Egypt

• Sudan

• Tunisia

• Morocco

Which of these situations occurs most often in developing nations as they become increasingly industrialized?

• Health care costs decrease significantly.

• Religious leaders gain considerable power.

• Families increase in size as the birth rate increases.

• Traditional roles of women and social values change.

Read the headlines below:

" Saudi Arabia to Lift its Ban on Women Drivers"

"On International Women's Day, China Muffles Women's Voices"

"Women in the US Still Paid $.80 for Every $1 a Man Earns"

From these headlines, one can conclude that —

• women around the world are continuing to fight for equality

• women around the world are becoming involved in politics

• women around the world are communicating with the press more often

Which action would best resolve the problem of overpopulation in sub-Saharan Africa?

• increased educational opportunities for women

• shipments of agricultural equipment

• reinforcement of social traditions

• increased vaccinations of children

Which statement best explains the information in this table?

• Developing countries place greater emphasis on economic growth.

• Highly developed economies are able to fund public education systems.