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Which of the following indicators is NOT used to measure quality of life?
Which of the following indicators is NOT used to measure quality of life?
A high fertility rate generally indicates a high quality of life for women.
A high fertility rate generally indicates a high quality of life for women.
False (B)
What does life expectancy measure?
What does life expectancy measure?
How long a person is expected to live.
The ___________ rate indicates the number of infant deaths per 1000 births.
The ___________ rate indicates the number of infant deaths per 1000 births.
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Match the following indicators with their descriptions:
Match the following indicators with their descriptions:
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Which indicator would likely be affected by poverty?
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.
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?
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?
Which of the following is Canada’s top import?
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Canada had a trade surplus in 2020.
Canada had a trade surplus in 2020.
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What percentage of Canada's exports went to Asia in 2018?
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.
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:
Match each region to the corresponding percentage of Canada's imports:
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Which sector is primarily responsible for extracting natural resources?
Which sector is primarily responsible for extracting natural resources?
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Demography focuses solely on the economic status of a population.
Demography focuses solely on the economic status of a population.
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What is the significance of studying demography in urban planning?
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.
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?
Which of the following roles is included in the secondary sector?
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Match the economic sectors with their primary activities:
Match the economic sectors with their primary activities:
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A traditional economic system is commonly found in developed countries.
A traditional economic system is commonly found in developed countries.
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Name one example of a job in the quaternary sector.
Name one example of a job in the quaternary sector.
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Which country has the highest Human Development Index (HDI)?
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.
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?
What is the life expectancy at birth in Norway?
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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.
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.
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Match the country with its education metric:
Match the country with its education metric:
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Which of the following best describes the infrastructure in developed countries?
Which of the following best describes the infrastructure in developed countries?
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What defines extreme poverty?
What defines extreme poverty?
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Developing countries typically have more job opportunities than developed countries.
Developing countries typically have more job opportunities than developed countries.
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What are the three indicators used to measure HDI?
What are the three indicators used to measure HDI?
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Capitalism allows the government to heavily regulate the economy.
Capitalism allows the government to heavily regulate the economy.
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What is one drawback of capitalism mentioned in the content?
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.
An ______ is something that we manufacture in Canada and send to another country.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which system allows the government to control prices and profits?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
In a __________ economic system, the government controls certain industries like education and healthcare.
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What is one suggested solution to combat inequality in the text?
What is one suggested solution to combat inequality in the text?
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Match the following countries with their economic systems:
Match the following countries with their economic systems:
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What percentage of North Korea's GDP was spent on the military in 2016?
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.
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.
Name one problem that can arise from a market economic system.
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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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This quiz explores the various indicators that reflect the quality of life in a population, such as health, comfort, and overall happiness. Test your knowledge on key metrics like infant mortality, life expectancy, and access to education. Enhance your understanding of how these factors influence the well-being of communities.
