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Development

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

Development is the process of change which affect's people's standard of living and (a)  

2.

Which indicators would you want to use when looking to measure the standard of healthcare received in a country?

a)

Number of people per doctor

b)

% of qualified doctors

c)

Current health Expenditure

d)

GDP Per Capita

3.

Which of these stages on the Demographic Transition Model written incorrectly?

a)

Stage 2 - Involves LIC's

b)

Stage 3 - Involves HIC's

c)

Stage 4 - Involves NEE's

d)

Stage 5 - Involves countries with an ageing population.

4.

True or False; countries in stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model will have a high death rate but a low birth rate.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of these statements is the most accurate definition for people who are economically active?

a)

People employed between the ages of 16-65.

b)

People employed between the ages of 25-45.

c)

People unemployed between the ages of 16-25.

d)

People over 65 receiving a pension.

6.

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of having an ageing population

a)

Higher taxes through increased pension payment

b)

More pressure on the healthcare system

c)

Increased tourism spending

d)

Lack of available housing

7.

Which cause of uneven development does this picture represent?

a)

International Aid

b)

Corrupt Government

c)

Colonialism

d)

Geographical Disadvantage

8.

Which of the following are consequences of civil war and terrorism?

a)

Infrastructure destroyed

b)

Business activities disrupted and TNC's less inclined to open offices in affected area's.

c)

Innocent people are killed

d)

Increased spending on weapons

9.

Which particular infection passed on by insects is thought to be a major cause of uneven development in Africa?

(a)  

10.

Why do landlocked countries in Africa have a geographical disadvantage?

a)

Because they will have less efficient global transport connections.

b)

Because they will be surrounded by unstable economies.

c)

Because there are more civil wars

d)

Because they are still not independent countries

11.

Which strategy to reduce the development gap is shown in the picture?

(a)  

12.

Which of the following is NOT a pre-condition which qualifies countries to receive debt relief?

a)

Countries must invest in healthcare and education

b)

Countries must not be in debt in excess of $100 million

c)

Countries must have no level of corruption within government

d)

Countries must demonstrate how they will manage their finances effectively

13.

How many goats were given to families in Africa by Oxfam to provide an income as well as food security?

a)

28,000

b)

34,000

c)

38,000

d)

44,000

14.

An alternative measure of development is using Hofstede's Cultural Dimension. What does it mean when referring to it's power index score?

a)

Whether you live in a society which is focused on achievement and material reward or a society when values quality of life.

b)

The level of equality in the distribution of power

c)

Whether you live in a collectivist or individualist society

d)

Whether you live in a society with rigid codes and beliefs or a society which has a much more relaxed approach.

15.

Grameen Bank offering out small loans to locals for starting businesses is also referred to as (a)   finance loans.