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Grade 8 Development Multiple Choice Questions

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28 questions
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How many countries are there in the world?

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The development of a country is determined by…

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What is the most commonly used indicator of development?

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The development level of a country does not simply refer to material wealth…

1

The Human Development Index examines which three dimensions of development?

1

The Human Development Index is collated by…

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What does LEDC stand for?

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A LEDC refers to...

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LEDCs are mostly found in…

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Approximately how many people die each day because of hunger, malnutrition or related causes?

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Describe birth and death rates in LEDCs.

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What are common characteristics of LEDCs?

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Why are levels of technology low in LEDCs?

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What does MEDC stand for?

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Which of the following is an example of an economic indicator?

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Life expectancy is above 70 years in which of the following countries?

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What are common characteristics of MEDCs?

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In the year 2000, what percentage of people were living in MEDCs?

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By 2050, what percentage of people are expected to inhabit MEDCs?

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Health, literacy and housing are examples of…

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What is disposable income?

6

Name three continents lying in the 'North' and three lying in the 'South'. (Refer to the map below) (6)


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Which continent lies partly in the North and South? (Refer to the map below) (1)

5

State how the five basic indicators on the map show that Africa is less well off compared with other parts of the world. (5)


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Suggest three other indicators that may be used to measure living standards. (3)


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What is the PQLI? (1)

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Why is GNP not always a good measure of development? (1)

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Match the options below

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Providing essential services such as education, healthcare and housing
Quality of life
Increasing the wealth of people
Social development
Measure of how happy and content people are in their lives
Economic development