Ratio

What is the primary purpose of using ratios in social studies?

• To compare quantities

• To measure time

• To calculate distance

• To assess temperature

In social studies, how can ratios help in understanding population density?

• By comparing the number of people to the area size

• By measuring the height of buildings

• By calculating the average age

• By assessing the climate

Which of the following is an example of a ratio used in economics?

• Price to earnings ratio

• Temperature to humidity ratio

• Speed to time ratio

• Height to weight ratio

How can ratios be used to analyze historical events?

• By comparing the number of soldiers to the number of battles

• By measuring the length of speeches

• By calculating the age of artifacts

• By assessing the color of paintings

What does a 3:1 ratio in trade indicate?

• Three units of exports for every unit of imports

• Three units of imports for every unit of exports

• Three units of production for every unit of consumption

• Three units of consumption for every unit of production

In demographics, what does a gender ratio of 1:1 signify?

• Equal number of males and females

• More males than females

• More females than males

• More children than adults

How can ratios be used to understand income distribution in a society?

• By comparing the income of different groups

• By measuring the total wealth

• By calculating the average income

• By assessing the poverty line

What does a literacy ratio of 4:5 mean in a community?

• Four literate people for every five people

• Four illiterate people for every five people

• Four schools for every five students

• Four teachers for every five students

In urban planning, how is the ratio of green space to urban area significant?

• It indicates the balance between nature and development

• It measures the height of buildings

• It calculates the number of roads

• It assesses the population growth

What does a 2:3 ratio in a voting scenario imply?

• Two votes for every three against

• Two votes against every three for

• Two candidates for every three voters

• Two voters for every three candidates