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WorksheetsWhy some countries are rich and others are poor Video activity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
The world consists of ....... countries, with ..... classified as very rich, having an average wealth per person exceeding $100,000 annually.
196 countries, with 25 classified as very rich.
In stark contrast, there are nations where the average wealth is under ........... per year, translating to less than....... per day.
Despite all countries being on a (a) trajectory, the poorest are experiencing exceedingly slow (b) .
(a) is projected to become a rich country only in the year 2722 if it maintains its current growth rate.
Three primary factors determine a country's wealth:
Good institutions are crucial for economic success, as they enable countries to escape the cycle of (a)
Rich countries typically have robust i (a) , while poorer nations suffer from corruption. (WRITE THE WHOLE WORD)
In many poorer countries, employment practices are influenced by thinking, where hiring favors personal connections over merit.
(a)
The best candidates may be overlooked due to ....................... ties, exacerbating the cycle of poverty.
cultural or religious
political or social
familial or tribal
Culture plays a significant role in economic p (a) (write the whole word)
Notably, (a) often correlates with (b) ; countries with high levels of belief in the supernatural typically struggle (c) .
G (a) greatly impacts economic conditions, with many poor countries situated in tropical regions facing harsh living conditions. (WRITE THE WHOLE WORD)
................. in these areas is often less productive, and historical factors such as the absence of large domesticated animals have hindered.....................advancement and wealth accumulation.
forestry, economic
agriculture, technological
Tropical regions are also plagued by numerous d (a) that affect human populations and diminish productivity.
The (a) , rich in resources, exemplifies how elite control can perpetuate corruption and violence
Wealth is not solely a product of................ effort and acknowledging the importance of societal context can foster ................ towards nations facing complex challenges.
unique, cooperation
group, affection
individual, empathy
local, aid
Extra credit! Reorder the following based on the Gross Domestic Product per capita
Monaco
Luxembourg
Norway
Ireland
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