Health and Development Quiz

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Gross National Income per Capita = Single development indicator that may hide economic extremes Human Development Index (HDI) = Composite indicator measuring health, education, and standard of living Life Expectancy = Indicator used to evaluate health outcomes in a country Corruption = Potential misuse of government funds affecting development

Match the following countries with their characteristics:

Chad = Landlocked and expensive import/export Nigeria = Country known for corruption affecting resource management Saudi Arabia = Oil-rich country with high GNI but development issues Sweden = Country with high HDI and balanced wealth distribution

Match the following elements of HDI with their measurements:

Standard of Living = Measured by GNI per capita Knowledge = Measured by average years of schooling Health = Measured by life expectancy Human Development = Value expressed between 0 and 1

Match the following economic conditions with their implications:

High GNI = May not reflect equitable wealth distribution Economic extremes = Can indicate wealth disparity within a country Barter economies = Often excluded from traditional wealth indicators Fluctuating exchange rates = Make international comparisons unreliable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors affecting development with their impacts:

Poor education system = Low skilled workers unable to attract foreign investment Fertile soils = Ability to grow and sell cash crops Access to natural resources = Generates foreign currency for development Regional disparities = Differences in wealth and development within a country Signup and view all the answers

Match the following HDI elements with their roles:

Long and healthy life = Focus on improving life expectancy Knowledge = Involves educational attainment Standard of living = Reflects economic capability Policies of governments = Can be questioned based on HDI outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following HDI focus areas with their significance:

Health = Represents quality of life improvements Education = Provides a skilled workforce for development Income = Is just one aspect of overall development Gender differences = Can highlight inequalities within countries Signup and view all the answers

Match the following criticisms of GNI with their explanations:

Averages disguise variations = High figures may not reflect living conditions Focus on wealth alone = Neglects other dimensions of human development Wealth concentration = Few wealthy families may exist among widespread poverty Neglect of informal economies = Barter and informal sectors often aren't included Signup and view all the answers

Match the following causes of malaria with their descriptions:

Female Anopheles mosquito = Transmits the Plasmodium parasite Stagnant water = A breeding ground for mosquitoes High humidity = Necessary for mosquito survival Plasmodium parasite = Causes malaria in humans Signup and view all the answers

Match the following malaria management strategies with their methods:

DDT spraying = Insecticide treatment on walls Genetically modified mosquitoes = Reducing mosquito population through sterility Mosquito traps = Using CO2 to attract and capture mosquitoes BTI bacteria = Feeding bacteria to mosquito larvae in ponds Signup and view all the answers

Match the following environmental factors with their requirements for mosquito breeding:

Temperature range = 15°C to 40°C Altitude = Below 3000 meters Rainfall = Creates stagnant water surfaces Shade = Provides resting areas for mosquitoes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of conflict or debt with their effects on health services:

Conflict = Increased spending on weapons Large debts = Less funding for health services Economic instability = Strained healthcare resources Migration = Spread of diseases like malaria Signup and view all the answers

Match the following breeding sites for mosquitoes with their examples:

Wells = Source of stagnant water Padi fields = Ideal for mosquito egg-laying Reservoirs = Contributors to breeding areas Informal housing areas = Poor sanitation leading to stagnation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of population increase with their implications for malaria:

More buildings = Increased shade for mosquitoes Higher water demand = More stagnant areas for breeding Urban migration = Potential spread of malaria Increased habitats = More environments for mosquitoes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges in malaria management with their descriptions:

Mosquito resistance = Reduction in effectiveness of DDT Cost of alternatives = Expensive insecticides for developing nations Rapid breeding = Difficulty in trapping all mosquitoes Technology access = Limited options for genetic modification Signup and view all the answers

Match the following natural predators of mosquito larvae with their benefits:

Larvae-eating fish = Provides food for farmers BTI bacteria = Targets mosquito larvae specifically Pesticides = Reduces adult mosquito populations Genetically modified mosquitoes = Aims to decrease future generations Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Single development indicators

Indicators like GNI per capita used to measure a country's development, but may be incomplete because averages hide internal variations and don't reflect the quality of life.

GNI per capita

Gross National Income per person, often used to gauge the average economic standing of a country.

HDI (Human Development Index)

A composite indicator of development that combines health, wealth, and education to assess a country's human development, not only wealth.

Composite indicator

An indicator that combines multiple metrics to provide a more comprehensive view of a phenomenon, like the HDI.