Economics and Society: Global Issues Quiz

The average number of years a person is expected to live.

The time it takes for a population to double in size, assuming a constant growth rate.

The total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a specific timeframe.

The percentage of the workforce that is without a job.

The proportion of people who can read and write.

Anything that is used or consumed by humans, like computers, books, or natural resources like soil and oil.

The application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or create new things.

Technology allows us to monitor and control how much we use resources like oil and gas.

Some societies have good access to technology, while others have limited access. This influences their resource usage.

Society heavily relies on oil and gas, which pollutes the planet and takes a long time to form.

A situation where many people lack basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare, often due to lack of opportunities and income.

The significant difference in wealth and resources between the wealthiest and poorest individuals or nations.

The inability of a large portion of the population to read and write, often stemming from limited access to education.

The act of employing children in labor, often in dangerous or exploitative conditions, for economic gain.

The lack of access to clean and safe drinking water, affecting a large proportion of the world's population.

The lack of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment between men and women. It includes issues like unequal access to education, employment, healthcare, and political participation.

The state of having a limited or no access to quality healthcare services, often due to poverty or lack of infrastructure. This can lead to higher rates of preventable diseases and shorter life expectancies.

A significant global threat causing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. These changes impact global economies, especially in developing countries heavily reliant on agriculture.

The dumping of hazardous waste materials in developing countries, often due to lower environmental regulations or cheaper disposal costs. This can lead to serious health and environmental risks for local communities.

The presence of dangerous working conditions in factories or businesses, often in developing countries, leading to health risks and injuries for workers. These conditions may lack adequate safety measures or regulations.

A system that allocates resources like goods and services to fulfill people's needs and wants. This system includes how money is used.

Anything used or consumed, such as a book, food, or a computer. It involves a physical object.

An action that helps or performs work for someone. It's an action rather than something physical.

When a country buys goods or services from another country.

When a country sells goods or services to another country.

The interconnected nature of global economies where countries depend on each other for goods and services.

When a country focuses on producing goods it's good at, leading to greater efficiency. This often results in exports.

Countries import goods they can't or don't want to produce domestically, often because it's cheaper.

The international organization that sets rules for global trade and resolves disputes between countries.

Goods that a country sells to other countries, often produced due to specialization or resource abundance.