Chinese Economic Indicators Quiz
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The GDP per capita in China increased from RMB 64,644 in 2018 to RMB 70,714 in 2019.

True (A)

What type of industry involves the extraction of natural resources?

Primary industry

In 2019, China's GDP per capita was RMB __________.

70,714

Match the following industries with their descriptions:

<p>Primary industry = Involves extraction of natural resources Secondary industry = Involves processing of resources into goods Tertiary industry = Provides services</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sectors is primarily responsible for producing consumer goods?

<p>Light industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The '13th Five-Year' Plan indicates that China plans to decrease the focus on developing its service industry.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of consumer service that has increased in demand due to rising wealth among Chinese consumers?

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The industry that produces goods bought by producers to assist in production is called ______ industry.

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Match the following types of industry with their descriptions:

<p>Light industry = Produces consumer goods Heavy industry = Produces producer goods Service industry = Provides services to consumers Producer goods = Used by producers for production processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a secondary industry?

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Banks are classified as a secondary industry.

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What is the primary industry that involves growing crops and raising animals?

<p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the division of labor, different workers _____ in different production stages.

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Match the following industries with their types:

<p>Electricity supply = S Amusement and recreation = T Food product manufacturing = S Retail shops = T</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of division of labor?

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Mechanization is encouraged by the division of labor.

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List one advantage of division of labor.

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Which of the following indicators measures the average production value in a country during a period of time?

<p>GDP per capita (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Human Development Index (HDI) ranges from 0 to 1.

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What is the formula for calculating GDP per capita?

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China’s GDP in 2019 was RMB ______ billion.

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Match the following economic indicators with their definitions:

<p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP) = Production value of a country during a period of time GDP per capita = Average production value per person Total exports of goods = Total value of goods exported by a country Human Development Index (HDI) = Measures socio-economic development on a scale from 0 to 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why China's GDP per capita is lower than that of developed countries?

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Real GDP accounts for inflation by adjusting the production value to current price levels.

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In 2019, what was the population size of China?

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What is a potential consequence of workers only concentrating on one production stage?

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Greater interdependence in production means disruptions affect multiple stages.

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What is one notable effect of the division of labor on workers' skills?

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The primary industry provides _____ to secondary and tertiary industries.

<p>food &amp; raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a tertiary industry?

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Match the industries with their primary production outputs:

<p>Primary industry = Food &amp; raw materials Secondary industry = Semi-finished goods Tertiary industry = Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

Workers in the division of labor have less risk of unemployment.

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What type of goods do spinning, weaving, and knitting factories produce?

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What type of industry does a supermarket belong to?

<p>Tertiary Industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary industry has become increasingly important in China's GDP over the years.

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How does the secondary industry support supermarkets?

<p>The secondary industry provides semi-finished products like processed foods for supermarkets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2018, the production values of the secondary and tertiary industries accounted for more than _____% of GDP.

<p>95</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does China's agricultural industry face due to urban development?

<p>Declining quality farmland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

China's tertiary industry contributes about 59% to its GDP as of 2018.

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What is a key reason that economic growth cannot rely solely on the secondary industry in China?

<p>The secondary industry requires high capital input and consumes a lot of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following industries with their functions:

<p>Primary Industry = Extracts natural resources Secondary Industry = Processes raw materials Tertiary Industry = Provides services Agricultural Industry = Involves farming and food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Primary Industry

The extraction of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and forestry.

Secondary Industry

The processing of raw materials into finished goods, like manufacturing and mining.

Tertiary Industry

Providing services like retail, finance, healthcare, and education.

State policy (Service Industry)

Government policies that encourage the growth and development of the service industry.

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Producer Services

Services that are used by other businesses to produce goods or services. Examples include internet services, research and development, and e-commerce.

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Consumer Services

Services that are bought by individuals for their own use. Examples include retail services, healthcare, and transportation.

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Light Industry

Industries that produce goods for direct consumption by individuals. Examples include food, clothing, and paper.

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Heavy Industry

Industries that produce goods used by other industries to produce final goods. Examples include iron, steel, and petroleum.

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Work Becomes Boring

Repetitive tasks can lead to boredom and lack of motivation in workers.

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Loss of Job Satisfaction

Workers may feel disconnected from the final product and lose job satisfaction when they only focus on a small part of the production process.

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Over-Interdependence

When each stage of production depends on the others, a disruption in one stage can affect the entire process.

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Greater Risk of Unemployment

Workers with specialized skills in a single production stage can face unemployment if the demand for their work decreases.

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Interdependence between Industries

Different industries rely on each other to function properly, creating a chain effect.

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Division of Labor

The division of labor is the breaking down of a complex production process into smaller, specialized tasks that different workers perform. Each worker focuses on a specific stage or part of the production process, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.

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Right Person, Right Job

Assigning tasks to workers who have the best skills and abilities for those tasks can lead to higher productivity and efficiency.

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Practice Makes Perfect

When workers perform the same task repeatedly, they become more proficient and can produce more output in less time.

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Saving Time on Job Switching

By focusing on a specific task, workers can avoid time spent switching between different jobs, allowing them to concentrate on producing more output.

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Reduced Training Time

Training workers becomes more efficient when each worker only needs to learn the specific skills required for their specialized task.

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Supermarket's Industry

A supermarket belongs to the tertiary industry, which provides services and focuses on selling products.

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Primary Industry and Supermarkets

Primary industries extract natural resources like fish, meat, and vegetables, providing essential supplies for supermarkets.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total value of goods and services produced within a country or region over a specific period.

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Secondary Industry and Supermarkets

Secondary industries, like processed food manufacturers, turn resources into semi-finished products for supermarkets to sell.

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Tertiary Industry and Supermarkets

Supermarkets rely on tertiary industries for services like transportation, banking, and insurance to operate efficiently.

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GDP per capita

The average value of goods and services produced per person in a country or region over a specific period. It's calculated by dividing GDP by the total population.

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Importance of Secondary and Tertiary Industries

The secondary and tertiary industries are crucial to China's economy, accounting for over 95% of its GDP and employing most of the workforce.

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Value of total exports of goods

The total value of goods exported by a country or region over a specific period.

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Real GDP

The production value of a country or region over a specific period, adjusted for inflation by using the price level of a specific year.

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Declining Importance of Primary Industry

China's primary industry, agriculture, has been declining in importance due to factors like urbanization and industrialization.

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Human Development Index (HDI)

A measure of a country's socio-economic development based on its people's health, education, and economic performance. It is between 0 and 1, with higher values indicating better development.

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Challenges of Continued Industrial Growth

China's technological advancements help maintain competitiveness in manufacturing but require high capital and energy, making reliance on secondary industry unsustainable in the long term.

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China's economic development compared to major developed nations

China has a large GDP and exports, but its high population size means a lower GDP per capita, indicating a relatively low per capita development.

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Potential of the Tertiary Industry

China's tertiary industry has significant growth potential, as its contribution to GDP is lower than developed countries, representing a promising area for future economic development.

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Rate of economic development

The rate of growth of GDP and GDP per capita over time provides insight into the speed of economic development.

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What does GDP represent?

A measure of a country's total economic output, representing the combined value of all goods and services produced within its borders.

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Study Notes

Chinese Economic Indicators

  • Three key indicators for measuring China's economic development are:
    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
    • GDP per capita
    • Value of total exports of goods

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  • GDP is the total production value of a country or region during a specific time period.

GDP per Capita

  • GDP per capita represents the average production value per person in a country or region during a period.
  • Calculated by dividing total GDP by the population size.
  • China's GDP per capita in 2019 was RMB 70,714

Value of Total Exports of Goods

  • This is the total monetary value of goods exported by a country or region.

Additional Economic Indicators

  • Real GDP: Production value adjusted for inflation.
  • Human Development Index (HDI): Developed by the United Nations, measures a country's socio-economic development (health, education, and economic performance) on a scale of 0 to 1.

China's Economic Growth

  • China's GDP growth in 2019 compared to 2018: 9% increase (from RMB 90,000 billion to RMB 99,000 billion)
  • GDP per capita growth in 2019 compared to 2018: 9.2% increase (from RMB 64,644 to RMB 70,714).

Industries in China

  • Primary Industry: Extracts natural resources.
    • Examples: agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries.
  • Secondary Industry: Processes raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods. -Examples: manufacturing, electricity, gas, and water supply, construction.
  • Tertiary Industry: Provides services. -Examples: retail, finance, real estate, transport, storage, and communication.
  • The secondary and tertiary sectors are the most important in China. The primary sector is less important than these two. The tertiary industry is growing rapidly in China.

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Test your knowledge on the key economic indicators that measure China's development, including GDP, GDP per capita, and export values. Understand how these metrics reflect the country's growth and socio-economic performance. Ideal for students and professionals interested in China's economy.

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