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What are some of the common characteristics of industrialized nations with advanced economies? Check all that apply.

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receives high levels of foreign aid
B
educated citizens
C
access to health care
D
higher incomes
E
agricultural development
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Which term best describes the type of assistance non-governmental organization such as Doctors Without Borders provide?

A
military aid
B
financial aid
C
humanitarian aid
D
government aid
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The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries.What does the table indicate about the development of Barbados?

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It is not economically developed but has a relatively high standard of living.
B
It is economically developed and has a relatively high standard of living.
C
It is economically developed but has a relatively low standard of living.
D
It is neither economically developed nor has a high standard of living.
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Gross domestic product
B
Gross national product
C
Gross domestic income
D
Gross national income
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Which best describes why infrastructure is important for a country?

A
It allows businesses to earn income.
B
It helps society meet basic needs.
C
It ensures a stable government.
D
It means that foreign aid is not needed.
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How do Human Development Index (HDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) compare in what they measure?

A
HDI and GDP both measure economic development only.
B
HDI measures human development, while GDP measures economic development.
C
HDI and GDP both measure social development only.
D
HDI measures social development, while GDP measures economic development.
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The first map shows colonial powers and their holdings (1945). The second map shows human development worldwide.Compare the two maps. What do the maps indicate about regions that gained independence in the second half of the twentieth century?

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They differ in their development patterns.
B
They are as developed as their colonial powers.
C
They are more developed than their colonial powers.
D
They remain less developed than their colonial powers.
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The table shows human development indicators from 2013.

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More education can help increase life expectancy.
B
Higher life expectancy can lead to more education.
C
Education and life expectancy have no relationship.
D
Education and life expectancy influence each other.
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The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries.In comparing GDP and HDI rankings, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn?

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Economic development does not necessarily provide a high standard of living.
B
GDP has little influence on gross national income (GNI) and, thus, the HDI.
C
GDP and HDI measures have little relation to one another.
D
Human development does not necessarily help economic development.
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Which best describes why gender equality is an important factor influencing development?

A
Gender equality ensures that everyone has identical opportunities.
B
Gender equality enables women to control a country’s future.
C
Gender equality prevents women from being disadvantaged.
D
Gender equality means that everyone can contribute to development.

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