Many developed countries are faced with an ageing population. What is the likely result of this?

A a reduced dependency ratio

B increased mobility of labour

C increased spending on medical care

D reduced tax levels

In 2001 a government enquiry approved a major new air terminal for London, which will create many new jobs. However, it will cause extra noise and pollution. Compensation will have to be paid to some people whose houses will be demolished. What is not involved in this exploitation of resources?

A externalities

B free market economy

C income creation

D opportunity cost

What is the most likely cause of a fall in the population growth of a developing country?

A a decrease in the birth rate

B a decrease in emigration

C a decrease in immigration

D a decrease in the standard of living

What is usually found in a developing country?

A Primary products are important exports.

B The agricultural industry has high productivity.

C There is a high level of investment in education.

D There is a low birth rate.

Botswana has achieved high rates of economic growth. What is most likely to have fallen as a result of this economic growth?

A employment

B income per head

C infant mortality rate

D literacy rates

Which aspect of population will be most likely to change when the importance of the tertiary sector increases?

A the dependency ratio

B the geographical distribution

C the occupational distribution

D the total size

Multi-national companies often set up business in developing countries. These countries benefit in a number of ways. What effect could not be considered a benefit for a developing country?

A Investment in infrastructure is increased.

B More local workers are employed.

C New ideas and skills are introduced.

D Profits earned are sent abroad.

Which aspect of population will be most likely to change when the importance of the tertiary sector increases?

A the dependency ratio

B the geographical distribution

C the occupational distribution

D the total size

What is the most likely cause of population migration to cities in developing countries?

A an ageing population

B higher unemployment rates in cities

C higher wages in cities

D higher land values in cities

What is the most likely cause of a fall in the population growth of a developing country?

A a decrease in the birth rate

B a decrease in emigration

C a decrease in immigration

D a decrease in the standard of living

What is most likely to be found in a developing country?

A a large proportion of professional people

B a large proportion of income spent on entertainment

C a small proportion of very old people

D a small average family size

In 2005, world population had grown to 6.5 billion with an increase of more than 4 billion since 1950. What is most likely to have been the cause of this?

A an increase in the death rate in developed countries

B an increase in the birth rate in developing countries

C an increase in migration from developing to developed countries

D an increase in the death rate in developing countries

At the G8 Economic Summit in 2005, it was decided to cancel much of the debt which African countries owed to European and North American countries. This will have the same effect as a transfer of resources from

A developed countries to developing countries.

B developing countries to developed countries.

C market economies to planned economies.

D planned economies to market economies.

Which factor in the world’s low-income countries limits their economic development?

A balance of payments surpluses

B high saving ratios

C large inflows of foreign investment

D rapid population growth