Grade 9: Development Issues Quiz

What term describes countries that are wealthy and industrialised?

• Third World

• Developing countries

• First World

• Neo-colonial countries

Which of the following is a characteristic of Third World countries?

• High life expectancy

• Stable governments

• Industrialised economy

• Economic dependence on other countries

What is neo-colonialism?

• A type of government

• The colonisation of new lands

• Continued economic dependence of former colonies

• The start of globalisation

What does GDP stand for?

• Gross Domestic Product

• General Development Process

• Global Development Plan

• Government Development Policy

Which sector involves jobs like farming and mining?

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

• Primary

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?

• To measure pollution levels

• To assess school performance

• To measure a country's level of development

• To compare weather conditions

Which factor is NOT part of the HDI?

• Life expectancy

• Access to the internet

• Education levels

• GDP per capita

What is a major cause of unfair trade?

• Equal prices for goods

• More exports than imports

• Technology exchange

• Importing more than exporting

What does political instability usually lead to?

• Economic growth

• Improved farming practices

• Halt in trade and unemployment

• Increase in tourism

Which of the following is a sustainable development practice?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Overfishing

• Planting trees

• Polluting rivers