Grade 8 Development Multiple Choice Questions

1

How many countries are there in the world?

100 – 150

over 200

less than 100

150

1

The development of a country is determined by…

a range of economic and social indicators

material wealth

size, climate and natural resources

population and size

1

What is the most commonly used indicator of development?

the Human Development Index

the World Development Index

the Wealth Development Index

the Population Development Index

1

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

because it is impossible to determine the gross national income per capita

because a country may be wealthy as a result of oil reserves

because different countries use different currencies

because wealth can be distributed unevenly

1

The Human Development Index examines which three dimensions of development?

health, education and literacy rates

health, standard of living and wealth

education, life expectancy and wealth

health, education and standard of living

1

The Human Development Index is collated by…

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

the United Nations Development Programme

the European Union

the G8

1

What does LEDC stand for?

Less Economically Developed Country

Less Economically Developed City

Less Economically Developing

Country

Lowest Economically Developed Country

1

A LEDC refers to...

a nation with a low level of material wellbeing

a nation with a moderate population

a nation with a low population

a nation with a moderate level of material wellbeing

1

LEDCs are mostly found in…

Asia and South America

Africa and Europe

the northern hemisphere

the southern hemisphere

1

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

25,000 people

200,000 people

15,000 people

50,000 people

1

Describe birth and death rates in LEDCs.

birth rates are low and death rates are high

birth rates are low and death rates are low

birth rates are high and death rates are low

birth rates are high and death rates are high

1

What are common characteristics of LEDCs?

high standards of living

high average life expectancy and high income

high birth rates, high death rates and high infant mortality

high literacy rates and safe water supplies

1

Why are levels of technology low in LEDCs?

because there is high unemployment

because people are not trained to use equipment

because equipment is limited and expensive

because subsistence farming is common

1

What does MEDC stand for?

Most Economically Developed Country

More Economically Developed Country

More Economically Developed City

More Economically Developing

Country

1

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

housing

literacy

wealth

health

1

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

Japan

USA

Norwa

All of the above

1

What are common characteristics of MEDCs?

high literacy and high death rates

a growing population and high infant mortality

high standards of living and secondary industries

primary industries and farming

1

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

15%

20%

30%

25%

1

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

well over 45%

as many as 40%

between 20 and 30%

as little as 10%

1

Health, literacy and housing are examples of…

wealth indicators

growth indicators

social indicators

economic indicators

1

What is disposable income?

the money left over after buying essential items

the money left over after buying consumer goods

the money received as wages

the money spent on essential items

6

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

1

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)

1

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

1

What is the PQLI? (1)

1

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

1

Match the options below

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

Grade 8 Development Multiple Choice Questions

How many countries are there in the world?

The development of a country is determined by…

What is the most commonly used indicator of development?

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

The Human Development Index examines which three dimensions of development?

The Human Development Index is collated by…

What does LEDC stand for?

A LEDC refers to...

LEDCs are mostly found in…

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

Describe birth and death rates in LEDCs.

What are common characteristics of LEDCs?

Why are levels of technology low in LEDCs?

What does MEDC stand for?

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

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

What are common characteristics of MEDCs?

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

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

Health, literacy and housing are examples of…

What is disposable income?

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

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

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

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

What is the PQLI? (1)

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

Match the options below

How many countries are there in the world?

The development of a country is determined by…

What is the most commonly used indicator of development?

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

The Human Development Index examines which three dimensions of development?

The Human Development Index is collated by…

What does LEDC stand for?

A LEDC refers to...

LEDCs are mostly found in…

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

Describe birth and death rates in LEDCs.

What are common characteristics of LEDCs?

Why are levels of technology low in LEDCs?

What does MEDC stand for?

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

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

What are common characteristics of MEDCs?

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

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

Health, literacy and housing are examples of…

What is disposable income?

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

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

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

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

What is the PQLI? (1)

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

Match the options below

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

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