KS3 Geography Development Quiz

What does HDI stand for?

• Human Development Index

• Health and Development Index

• High Development Indicator

• Humanitarian Development Initiative

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Human Development Index?

• GNI per capita

• Population size

• Number of years of schooling

• Life expectancy

What is the main purpose of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?

• To develop new technologies

• To promote tourism

• To wipe out poverty, fight inequality, and tackle climate change

• To increase global trade

What is the literacy rate in the UK?

• 95%

• 99%

• 85%

• 90%

What does GNI per capita measure?

• The total land area of a country

• The total population of a country

• The average income per person in a country

• The number of schools in a country

Which of the following is a geographical cause of uneven development?

• Poor governance

• Youthful population

• Historical colonization

• Hot, dry climates

What is a composite measure?

• A measure that only considers economic factors

• A measure based on a single factor

• A measure made up of several parts or elements

• A measure that only considers social factors

What is the role of the World Bank?

• To provide loans and grants to low and middle income countries

• To regulate international trade

• To promote global tourism

• To manage global environmental policies

Which of the following is NOT a development indicator?

• Number of national parks

• Life expectancy

• Adult literacy

• Gross National Income (GNI)

What is the development gap?

• The difference in technology between countries

• The gap in educational attainment within a country

• The gap between urban and rural areas

• The difference in levels of development between high and low income countries