10.1 Development and Geography

What is the process of improving the conditions of people through diffusion of knowledge and technology called?

• Development

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

With access to these three elements, people have greater opportunities to be creative and productive and to enjoy personal self-respect and guaranteed ________.

• Wealth

• Human rights

• Education

• Employment

What is a developed country?

• A country with low economic growth

• A country with high economic growth and development

• A country with no natural resources

• A country with a large population.

A developing country is also known as a ______.

• More developed country

• Less developed country

• Highly developed country

• Non-developed country

What are the three factors used to determine the Human Development Index (HDI)?

• Standard of living, access to technology, and political stability

• Standard of living, a long and healthy life, and access to knowledge

• Economic growth, education, and healthcare

• Political freedom, economic stability, and cultural development.

Fill in the blank: The highest possible HDI score is ____. A) 0.5 B) 1.0 C) 1.5 D) 2.0.

• 0.5

• 1.0

• 1.5

• 2.0

Which region has the highest HDI score?

• North America

• Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

Fill in the blank: The HDI score of South Asia is ____.

• A) 0.54

• B) 0.64

• C) 0.70

• D) 0.75

What does GNI stand for?

• Gross National Income

• General National Index

• Global National Income

• Gross National Indicator

The U.N. measures the standard of living using GNI per capita at ________.

• A) market value

• B) purchasing power parity

• C) exchange rate

• D) inflation rate