Year 8 Development Knowledge Quiz

What does GDP stand for?

• Gross National Product

• General Domestic Product

• Global Domestic Product

• Gross Domestic Product

How is life expectancy measured?

• Life expectancy is measured by the number of children a person has.

• Life expectancy is calculated based on the number of vacations taken.

• Life expectancy is measured by calculating the average number of years a person is expected to live.

• Life expectancy is determined by a person's income level.

What is the significance of the literacy rate?

• The literacy rate reflects the average age of the population.

• The literacy rate is solely determined by government policies.

• The literacy rate indicates the education level and potential for economic and social development in a population.

• The literacy rate measures the number of books published annually.

Why is safe water access important for development?

• Safe water access is important for health, education, economic development, and gender equality.

• Safe water access has no impact on economic growth.

• Safe water access is only important for recreational activities.

• Safe water access is primarily a luxury for developed countries.

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) indicate?

• The HDI indicates the number of natural resources in a country.

• The HDI measures a country's military strength.

• The HDI indicates the level of human development and quality of life in a country.

• The HDI ranks countries based on their population size.

How does employment in agriculture affect a country's economy?

• Employment in agriculture decreases food production and increases imports.

• Employment in agriculture positively impacts a country's economy by creating jobs and supporting rural development.

• It has no significant impact on the economy.

• Agricultural employment leads to urban migration and job loss.

What are the four income categories defined by the UN?

• medium-income

• super-high-income

• very-low-income

• low-income, lower-middle-income, upper-middle-income, high-income

What is the Clark-Fisher model used for?

• The Clark-Fisher model is used to analyze the structural changes in employment across different economic sectors during development.

• To evaluate environmental impacts of industries.

• To predict stock market trends.

• To measure inflation rates in an economy.

How has manufacturing in China impacted global trade?

• Manufacturing in China has increased global trade by providing low-cost goods and enhancing China's role as a global supplier.

• Manufacturing in China has primarily focused on luxury goods, reducing overall trade volume.

• China's manufacturing has had no effect on global trade dynamics.

• Manufacturing in China has decreased global trade by limiting the availability of goods.

1. The ______ sector is extracting raw materials out of the ground.

2. The _____ sector is processing these raw materials into a product.

3. The _____ sector is providing a service.