Development Chapter 1

We require regular work, better wages, and decent price for their crops or other products that they produce.

Countries or states can be compared using selected development indicators by measuring their economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and quality of life.

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<p>Besides income, factors to consider when accepting a job in a far-off place include facilities for your family, working atmosphere, opportunity to learn, job security, and the impact on your personal time and freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors other than income that are important in our lives include equality, freedom, security, respect, and protection from discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, the idea of what constitutes development can be varied and conflicting, as different people may prioritize different aspects of progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We use averages to compare different things and to get a general sense of a population or group, for example, to determine the average income of a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Average income can hide disparities in a country by masking the fact that some individuals may have very high incomes, while others struggle with poverty, leading to income inequality and unequal access to resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Besides size of per capita income, the distribution of income is important in comparing societies, as a more equitable distribution of income can lead to greater social stability, opportunity, and well-being for more people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The Human Development Report measures a country's progress in three key areas: health, education, and standard of living, as reflected in life expectancy, mean years of schooling, and per capita income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea of sustainable development is important because it recognizes the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity, ensuring a healthy and prosperous future for current and future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Groundwater is considered a renewable resource because it is replenished naturally through rainfall and infiltration, but it can be depleted if overused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential problems for India due to its dependence on importing crude oil include price volatility, supply disruptions, increased economic burden, and potential political instability in oil-producing regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing the challenge of environmental degradation involves promoting sustainable practices, adopting cleaner technologies, conserving natural resources, reducing waste, controlling pollution, and engaging in responsible land use and resource management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considering the nutritional level of people is important because it is a key indicator of health, well-being, and overall development. A well-nourished population is more likely to be healthy, productive, and capable of contributing to society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Examples of environmental degradation may include air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and plastic waste accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutritional status of a population can be measured using various indicators such as BMI (Body Mass Index), height-for-age, weight-for-age, prevalence of anemia, and dietary diversity scores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gross National Income (GNI) per capita = A measure of a country's average income per person, reflecting the overall economic well-being of its population. Life Expectancy at birth = An indicator of the overall health and well-being of a population, reflecting the average number of years a newborn infant is expected to live. Mean Years of Schooling of people aged 25 and above = A measure of the educational attainment of a country's adult population, reflecting the average number of years of schooling completed by individuals aged 25 and above. HDI Rank in the World = Reflects a country's overall performance in terms of health, education, and standard of living, based on a composite score calculated from life expectancy, education, and per capita income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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