Y9 Revision 'How should we be measuring countries'

What does HDI stand for?

• Human Development Index

• High Development Indicator

• Human Distribution Index

• High Distribution Indicator

Answer explanation

HDI stands for Human Development Index, which is a measure of a country's average achievements in three basic aspects of human development: health, education, and income.

Which of the following is NOT a component of HDI?

• Life expectancy

• Literacy rate

• GDP per capita

• Birth rate

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Birth rate because it is NOT a component of HDI, while Life expectancy, Literacy rate, and GDP per capita are components of HDI.

What is considered a high HDI score?

• Over 0.5

• Over 0.8

• Under 0.5

• Under 0.8

Answer explanation

A high HDI score is considered to be over 0.8, as it indicates a very high level of human development.

Which country is located in the Middle East and is an oil-rich country?

• UAE

• India

• China

• Brazil

Answer explanation

The correct country located in the Middle East and is oil-rich is UAE.

What is a dispersion diagram used for?

• To show the distribution of plots and clustering of points

• To measure GDP per capita

• To calculate HDI

• To display literacy rates

Answer explanation

To show the distribution of plots and clustering of points

What does the Brandt line divide?

• Rich north from the Poor south

• High income countries from low income countries

• Developed countries from developing countries

• Urban areas from rural areas

Answer explanation

The Brandt line divides the Rich north from the Poor south, highlighting the economic disparity between these regions.

Which of the following is a criticism of GDP per capita as a measure?

• It does not account for social aspects of life

• It accurately measures wealth distribution

• It includes all types of work

• It is evenly distributed

Answer explanation

GDP per capita does not account for social aspects of life, making it a criticism of this measure.

What is the average GDP per capita of a High Income Country (HIC)?

• Over US$12,746

• Below US$1,045

• Between US$1,045 and US$12,746

• Over US$22,000

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Over US$12,746' because High Income Countries typically have a GDP per capita above this threshold.

What is the main reason for the high literacy rates in Asian countries?

• More investment in education

• Higher GDP per capita

• Lower birth rates

• Higher life expectancy

Answer explanation

More investment in education is the main reason for high literacy rates in Asian countries, as it leads to better access to quality education and resources for the population.

What does GNI per capita measure?

• The value of a country’s final income in a year divided by its population

• The number of babies born per thousand per year

• The average number of calories consumed per day

• The number of people dying per 1000 per year

Answer explanation

The value of a country’s final income in a year divided by its population