Quality of Life Indicators Quiz

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Which of the following indicators is NOT used to measure quality of life?

  • Poverty rate
  • Literacy rate
  • Number of sports teams in a country (correct)
  • Access to clean water

A high fertility rate generally indicates a high quality of life for women.

False (B)

What does life expectancy measure?

How long a person is expected to live.

The ___________ rate indicates the number of infant deaths per 1000 births.

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Match the following indicators with their descriptions:

<p>Infant mortality rate = Number of infant deaths per 1000 births Literacy rate = Percentage of the population over 15 that can read and write Access to medical care = Percentage of people with timely health care access Fertility rate = Average number of children born to a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator would likely be affected by poverty?

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Access to clean water is a critical factor in determining a population's quality of life.

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What impact does access to education have on women's quality of life?

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Which of the following is Canada’s top import?

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Canada had a trade surplus in 2020.

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What percentage of Canada's exports went to Asia in 2018?

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In 2020, Canada imported $_____ billion worth of goods and services.

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Match each region to the corresponding percentage of Canada's imports:

<p>USA and Mexico = 58% Asia = 24% Europe = 13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is primarily responsible for extracting natural resources?

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Demography focuses solely on the economic status of a population.

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What is the significance of studying demography in urban planning?

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The _______ sector is known for providing services instead of physical products.

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Which of the following roles is included in the secondary sector?

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Match the economic sectors with their primary activities:

<p>Primary sector = Extracting natural resources Secondary sector = Manufacturing products Tertiary sector = Providing services Quaternary sector = Providing informational services</p> Signup and view all the answers

A traditional economic system is commonly found in developed countries.

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Name one example of a job in the quaternary sector.

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

Which country has the highest Human Development Index (HDI)?

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Women in developing countries typically complete more years of education than women in developed countries.

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What is the life expectancy at birth in Norway?

<p>82.91 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

The gross national income (GNI) per capita is the total amount of money earned by a nation's people and businesses divided by the _____ living in the country.

<p>number of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the country with its education metric:

<p>Norway = Average years of schooling: 13.4 Niger = Average years of schooling: less than 1 Canada = Highest completion compared to developing nations Developing countries = Lower access to education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the infrastructure in developed countries?

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What defines extreme poverty?

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Developing countries typically have more job opportunities than developed countries.

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What are the three indicators used to measure HDI?

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Capitalism allows the government to heavily regulate the economy.

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What is one drawback of capitalism mentioned in the content?

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An ______ is something that we manufacture in Canada and send to another country.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Import = Buying goods from another country Export = Selling goods to another country Poverty = The state of being extremely poor Wealth = The accumulation of valuable resources or money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system allows the government to control prices and profits?

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What percentage of the world's population lives on less than $10 a day?

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In a market economic system, the government has significant interference in prices.

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What major economic issue has North Korea faced since the 1990s?

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The majority of wealth in a capitalist economy is distributed equally among the population.

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In a __________ economic system, the government controls certain industries like education and healthcare.

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

What is one suggested solution to combat inequality in the text?

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Match the following countries with their economic systems:

<p>North Korea = Command economy Canada = Market economy United States = Capitalism France = Mixed economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of North Korea's GDP was spent on the military in 2016?

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A major problem with the command economic system is that people can earn more based on their hard work.

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Name one problem that can arise from a market economic system.

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Flashcards

Fertility rate

The average number of children a woman in a country is expected to have in her lifetime.

Infant mortality rate

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1000 live births.

Average number of completed education (for women)

The average number of years a woman attends school.

Quality of life

A general measure of how comfortable and healthy people are in a country. It considers factors like health, living standards, education, and opportunities.

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Infant mortality

The number of infant deaths per 1000 births. It reflects the health of a country's newborns and maternal care.

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Per capita income

The average amount of money earned per person in a country.

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Unemployment rate

The percentage of the population who are actively seeking jobs but are unable to find one.

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Literacy rate

The percentage of the population over 15 years old who can understand and use written language.

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Scatterplot

A scatterplot shows the relationship between two variables. Points are plotted on a graph to display the strength and direction of the relationship.

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Strong Correlation

A strong correlation between two variables means they change closely together.

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Weak Correlation

A weak correlation between two variables means they don't change very closely together.

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Human Development Index (HDI)

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a way to measure how well a country provides a good life for its citizens. It looks at three key areas: life expectancy, education, and standard of living.

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Life Expectancy

Life expectancy measures how long people are expected to live on average in a country.

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Average Years of Schooling

The average number of years of schooling completed in a country.

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Gross National Income (GNI) per capita

The total amount of money earned by a nation's people and businesses, divided by the number of people in that country.

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Developed Country

A developed country has a higher quality of life for its citizens. They tend to have strong economies, advanced infrastructure, and good access to resources like healthcare and education.

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Demography

The study of human populations, including their size, gender, age, distribution, income, marital status, ethnicity, and growth.

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Primary Sector

The process of extracting natural resources from the Earth, such as farming, fishing, mining, and forestry.

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Secondary Sector

The sector that manufactures goods from raw materials, such as construction, car manufacturing, furniture making, and food production.

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Tertiary Sector

The sector that provides services to individuals and businesses, such as healthcare, education, transportation, and entertainment.

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Quaternary Sector

The sector that focuses on information-based services, such as education, research, technology, and finance.

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Traditional Economic System

An economic system where people primarily produce goods and services for their own needs, with little or no market exchange.

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Roads

The network of roads that connect different parts of a country, facilitating transportation and economic activity.

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Struggling Developing Nation

A nation with a limited infrastructure, particularly in terms of transportation, which hinders its economic development and overall quality of life.

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Imports

The amount of money a country spends on goods and services from other countries.

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Exports

The amount of money a country earns from selling goods and services to other countries.

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Trade Deficit

A situation where a country spends more on imports than it earns from exports.

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Trade Surplus

A situation where a country earns more from exports than it spends on imports.

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Command Economy

An economic system where the government controls all aspects of the economy, including production, distribution, and prices.

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Market Economy

Individuals and businesses have the freedom to make economic decisions, with minimal government interference.

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Mixed Economy

A mix of both command and market systems. The government regulates certain industries (like education and healthcare) while allowing free market forces to operate in other sectors.

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Planned Economy

A system where the government plans and directs all economic activities, setting prices and controlling production.

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North Korea's Economic System

North Korea operates under a command economy, where the government fully controls all aspects of the economy, assigning jobs, setting prices, and determining production.

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Challenges of North Korea's Economy

North Korea's economy struggles due to inefficient resource allocation, limited innovation, and the focus on military spending, which drains resources from other sectors.

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Market Economy - Capitalism

Government involvement in the economy focuses on regulating and facilitating trade, protecting consumer rights, and providing essential public services. Individuals and businesses have free reign to make economic decisions.

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Government Role in a Market Economy

The government's role is to create a level playing field for individuals and businesses to compete fairly, while also ensuring fair treatment and protection of citizens' interests.

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Capitalism

An economic system where individuals control the production and sale of goods and services with minimal government interference.

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Wealth Inequality

The uneven distribution of wealth among individuals and groups within a society.

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Extreme Poverty

The state of being extremely poor, often defined as living on less than $1.90 per day.

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Taxation

A way to redistribute wealth by taking a portion of earnings from individuals and corporations.

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Tax Avoidance

The practice of using legal strategies to minimize tax liability, often employed by wealthier individuals and corporations.

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Global Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and wealth across different countries.

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Study Notes

Quality of Life Indicators

  • Quality of life reflects comfort and health, impacting enjoyment.
  • Indicators assess health, comfort, and happiness of a population.
  • Infant mortality rate: Number of infant deaths per 1000 births.
  • Life expectancy: Expected lifespan of a person.
  • Fertility rate: Average number of children born to a woman.
  • Birth rate: Number of births per 1000 population per year.
  • Death rate: Number of deaths per 1000 population per year.
  • Access to medical care: Percentage of people accessing healthcare.
  • Access to clean water: Percentage of people accessing clean water.
  • Literacy rate: Percentage of population (over 15) who can read and write.
  • Access to education: Percentage of school-aged population receiving education.
  • Poverty rate: Percentage of people living in poverty.
  • Per capita income: Average income per person in a country.
  • Unemployment rate: Percentage of people lacking employment.

Women's Quality of Life

  • Women's quality of life assessed through fertility rate, infant mortality rate, and years of education.
  • High fertility rates often correlate with lower quality of life for women.
  • Reasons include higher risk of death during childbirth, limited access to education/jobs, and decreased access to contraception.
  • Lower quality of life for women who have more children often has less access to healthcare.

Human Development Index (HDI)

  • Created by the United Nations to measure a country's capacity to provide a good life for citizens.
  • Measured through three key indicators: Longevity, education, and standard of living.
  • High HDI ranking indicates a country providing the best quality of living for its citizens.
  • Norway has the highest HDI ranking globally.

Indicators Measures

  • Life expectancy at birth: Average lifespan.
  • Years of schooling: Estimated years of education.
  • GNI per capita: Gross National Income per person.

Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure includes buildings, roads, and other physical structures within a region.
  • Developed countries have better access to hospitals, schools, and other resources.
  • Developing countries often face challenges in building and maintaining necessary infrastructure.
  • Roads connect workers to jobs, students to schools, and industry to markets. Roads are essential for development.

Demography

  • Study of human populations.
  • Includes population size, gender distribution, age groups, income distribution, and geographic distribution.
  • Important for city and regional planning, and national growth planning.

Economic Sectors

  • Primary sector: Extracting natural resources (e.g., farming, mining, forestry).
  • Secondary sector: Manufacturing raw materials into products (e.g., construction, manufacturing).
  • Tertiary sector: Providing services (e.g., healthcare, education, retail).
  • Quaternary sector: Handling information and knowledge (e.g., technology support).

Economic Systems

  • Traditional: Self-sufficient economies; little to no trade.
  • Command: Central authority controls the economy; often seen in developing countries.
  • Market: Individuals control the economy through free markets; little government intervention.
  • Mixed: Combines elements of market and command economies; common in developed countries.

North Korea

North Korea's economy is tightly controlled by the government, impacting availability of goods.

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