Global Economic Disparities and Wealth Inequality Quiz

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Which of the following countries is an exception to the general trend of richer countries being located in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • Canada
  • Argentina
  • Ukraine
  • Australia (correct)

What is a characteristic of countries with lower HDI?

  • Lower infant mortality rate
  • Lower life expectancy (correct)
  • Higher life expectancy
  • Higher GDP per capita

Which of the following countries has a GDP per capita of around $1245?

  • Argentina
  • Botswana
  • Kenya (correct)
  • Ukraine

What is a common feature of countries in the 'Global South'?

<p>Lower life expectancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the result of significant development gains globally?

<p>Raised many millions of people out of absolute poverty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the gap between the 'North' and 'South'?

<p>The gap is still prevalent despite significant development gains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of countries with high infant mortality rates?

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

Which of the following countries has an average life expectancy of around 61 years?

<p>Kenya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of countries with lower adult literacy rates?

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

Which of the following countries has a higher than global average GDP (PPP) per capita?

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

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