AP Human Geography:Chapter 9: Development: Key Issue 1
Questions and Answers
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What is the Highest HDI and the Lowest. Where are these Located
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Highest: 1 Lowest:0 Highest:Norway Lowest:Niger
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Highest:1.5 Lowest:1 Highest: USA Lowest: India
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Highest: 2 Lowest; 1 Highest: China Lowest:India
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Highest: 1 Lowest: 0 Highest: China Lowest: Sub-Saharan Africa
Correct Answer
A. Highest: 1 Lowest:0 Highest:Norway Lowest:NigerExplanation
Norway has the highest HDI with a score of 1, indicating a very high level of human development. On the other hand, Niger has the lowest HDI with a score of 0, indicating a very low level of human development.Rate this question:
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What is Gross Domestic Product?
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How much does a typical worker in an MDC earn per hour? What about LDC?
- A.
10 and 2
- B.
15 and 2
- C.
30 and 3
- D.
12 and 2
Correct Answer
A. 10 and 2Explanation
The answer is 10 and 2. This suggests that a typical worker in a more developed country (MDC) earns 10 units per hour, while a worker in a less developed country (LDC) earns 2 units per hour. The higher wage in MDCs reflects the generally higher level of economic development and productivity in these countries compared to LDCs.Rate this question:
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What is the annual per capita GDP in an MDC?LDC?
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300,000 and 20,000
- B.
15,000 and 10,000
- C.
270,000 and 4000
- D.
30400 and 2000
Correct Answer
C. 270,000 and 4000Explanation
The annual per capita GDP in an MDC (More Developed Country) is 270,000, while in an LDC (Less Developed Country) it is 4000. This means that the average income per person in an MDC is significantly higher than in an LDC. MDCs generally have more advanced economies, higher levels of industrialization, and better infrastructure, which contribute to their higher per capita GDP. On the other hand, LDCs often face challenges such as poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, and underdeveloped economic sectors, resulting in lower per capita GDP.Rate this question:
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What is happening to the gap between MDC'S and LDC's in terms of GDP?
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Explain the following statement. "Per capita GDP meausure average(mean) wealth, not its distribution"
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What types of jobs are there?
Correct Answer
Primary, secondary, and tertiary.Explanation
The correct answer is primary, secondary, and tertiary. These are the three main types of jobs based on the sectors they belong to. Primary jobs involve extracting raw materials from the earth, such as farming, mining, or fishing. Secondary jobs involve manufacturing and processing these raw materials into finished products, like construction or manufacturing industries. Tertiary jobs are service-oriented and involve providing services to individuals or businesses, such as healthcare, education, or retail. These three categories encompass the majority of job types available in various sectors of the economy.Rate this question:
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