Quiz on Human Wellbeing and Development

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

• Only economic growth

• Life expectancy, education, and income

• Political stability

• Technological advancement

According to the document, what is a key trend in wellbeing?

• Wellbeing is the same for everyone

• Richer countries always have high wellbeing scores

• Some people in richer countries may not be doing well

• Wellbeing is only about economic factors

How does the UN define development?

• As economic growth

• As leading long and healthy lives with access to resources

• As technological advancement

• As political stability

In a cartogram, what do bigger and brighter areas represent?

• More people

• Fewer people

• More land

• Less land

What does a demographic transition model typically show on its vertical axis?

• Births and deaths per thousand per year

• Population size

• Economic growth rate

• Geographic area

What is the main focus of trends in wellbeing discussed in the document?

• Malnourishment and obesity

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

• Political stability

What is BMI used to measure?

• Blood pressure

• Body temperature

• Overweight status

• Heart rate

How is BMI calculated?

• Weight divided by age

• Weight divided by height squared

• Height divided by weight

• Height squared divided by weight

What do scatter graphs show?

• Population size

• Relationships between two variables

• Historical events

• Cultural differences

What does the Gini Coefficient measure?

• Population growth

• Economic output

• Income inequality

• Environmental impact