Wellbeing and Economic Indicators Quiz
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What does Gross Domestic Product per capita measure?

  • The average income of a country
  • The average value of goods and services produced per person (correct)
  • The overall wellbeing of a population
  • The total value of all goods and services produced in a country
  • Which factors influence health, as mentioned in the text?

  • Wealth, occupation, and security
  • Air, water, food, disease control, and access to emergency services (correct)
  • Job opportunities, income, and education level
  • Civil engagement, environment, and housing
  • What does the Happy Planet Index calculate?

  • GDP per capita multiplied by literacy rate
  • (wellbeing * life expectancy) divided by ecological footprint (correct)
  • Total GDP divided by total population
  • Average income divided by education level
  • What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

    <p>Development based on factors like finance, education, and health in a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between More Economically Developed Country (MEDC) and Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC)?

    <p>MEDC shows higher economic development while LEDC indicates lower economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Gross National Income (GNI) defined?

    <p>Total earnings in a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a limitation of GDP?

    <p>It accounts for non-market activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating GDP per capita?

    <p>To assess the average income of individuals within a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used to measure the strength of patterns between geographical areas?

    <p>Spatial association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the PQE (Pattern, Quantify, Explain) method?

    <p>To identify patterns, show statistics, and quantify deviations from the pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a qualitative indicator of well-being?

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

    What is the primary benefit of using GDP as an economic indicator?

    <p>It accurately reflects economic performance and captures transactions like exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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