Economic Activities: Types, Distribution, and Impact on the World

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary sector industry?

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Retail

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Farming

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Fishing

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Mining

Question 2

Which factor is most likely to influence the location of a car manufacturing plant?

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Availability of skilled labor

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Proximity to raw materials

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Access to transportation

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Availability of cheap land

Question 3

Which of the following industries is an example of Quaternary sector activity?

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Information technology

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Healthcare

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Retail

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Agriculture

Question 4

What is the main difference between a sole trader and a limited company?

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The owner's personal liability for debts

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The number of employees they can have

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The amount of paperwork required

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The level of corporation tax they pay

Question 5

Which of these activities does NOT belong to the primary sector of the economy?

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Manufacturing

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Farming

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Mining

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary economic sector?

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Farming

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Manufacturing

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Education

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Transportation

Question 7

What type of economic activity involves extracting raw materials from the earth?

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Primary

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Secondary

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Tertiary

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Quaternary

Question 8

What is the term for the movement of people, goods, and services across borders?

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International trade

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Distribution

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Transportation

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Logistics

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a secondary economic activity?

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Car manufacturing

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Teaching

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Mining

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Farming

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of the economic activity in the UK today?

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Predominance of service industries

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High reliance on manufacturing

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Strong agricultural sector

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Low levels of international trade

Question 11

What is the impact of economic activity on the environment?

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Pollution and climate change

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Conservation and sustainability

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No significant impact

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Positive impact on biodiversity

Question 12

How does the uneven distribution of economic activity affect the development of different regions in the UK?

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Creates regional disparities

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Promotes balanced growth

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Has no significant impact

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Reduces regional inequality

Question 13

What is a key factor influencing the location of heavy industries?

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Availability of raw materials

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Proximity to customers

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Access to skilled labour

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Government support

Question 14

Which activity is NOT classified as a primary economic activity?

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Tourism

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Farming

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Fishing

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Mining

Question 15

What is the term for the movement of goods and services from one place to another?

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Distribution

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Production

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Consumption

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Exchange

Question 16

Which sector typically employs the most people in the UK economy?

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Tertiary

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Primary

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Secondary

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Quaternary

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a challenge faced by developing countries?

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Excellent healthcare systems

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Poverty

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Lack of education

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High levels of unemployment

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** an activity in the primary sector of the economy?

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Tourism

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Farming

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 19

Which of the following is a **characteristic** of a service industry?

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Involves direct interaction with customers

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Produces tangible goods

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Requires extensive use of machinery

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Relies heavily on natural resources

Question 20

Which of these is not a type of primary sector economic activity?

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making clothes

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farming

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fishing

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mining

Question 21

Which of these involves providing services?

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tertiary sector

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primary sector

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secondary sector

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quaternary sector

Question 22

What is the main difference between a cash crop and a subsistence crop?

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Cash crops are sold for income, while subsistence crops are grown to feed the farmer's family.

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Cash crops require more water and fertilizer than subsistence crops.

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Cash crops are grown in large quantities, while subsistence crops are grown in small quantities.

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Cash crops are grown in developed countries, while subsistence crops are grown in developing countries.

Question 23

Which country is a major producer of coffee and cocoa?

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Brazil

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United Kingdom

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China

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Saudi Arabia

Question 24

What is the main economic activity in the city of Tokyo?

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finance

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agriculture

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tourism

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manufacturing

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of an environmentally friendly economic activity?

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wind energy production

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coal mining

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deforestation

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oil drilling

Question 26

What action would contribute to sustainable economic development?

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Reducing carbon emissions

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Increasing the population rapidly

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Using up natural resources to produce goods

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Ignoring laws protecting the environment

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a primary sector industry?

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Car manufacturing

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Farming

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 28

Which factor is most likely to influence the location of a coal mine?

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Presence of coal deposits

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Availability of skilled labour

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Proximity to markets

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Access to transportation

Question 29

Which type of economic activity involves the transformation of raw materials into finished goods?

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Secondary

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Primary

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Tertiary

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Quaternary

Question 30

Which subsector of the service industry is responsible for providing entertainment?

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Tourism and hospitality

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Public services

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Social welfare

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Financial services

Question 31

What is the main difference between a subsistence economy and a market economy?

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The purpose of production

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The use of technology

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The role of the government

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The level of economic development

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of specialisation in economic activity?

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Increased dependence on other countries

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Increased efficiency

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Lower costs

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Higher quality products

Question 33

Which of the following is not a primary sector industry usually involving the extraction or harvesting of natural resources?

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Manufacturing

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Farming

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 34

In what way can economic activity sometimes negatively impact the environment?

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Can lead to pollution and deforestation

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Helps to conserve natural resources

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Has no impact on the environment

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Improves air and water quality

Question 35

What is a primary role of the government in relation to economic activity?

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To provide regulations and support

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To control all economic activity

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To stay out of economic affairs

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To tax businesses and individuals

Question 36

How is the overall output of an economy often measured?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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Balance of Payments

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Unemployment Rate

Question 37

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with traditional economic systems?

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Focus on technological advancements

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Heavy reliance on customs and traditions

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Limited government involvement

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Decision-making by respected elders or leaders

Question 38

What is a defining characteristic of economic activity?

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Creating or providing goods and services

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Using money in all transactions

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Requiring advanced technology

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an economic activity?

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Sleeping

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Growing crops on a farm

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Selling goods in a shop

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Making clothes in a factory

Question 40

Which sector of the economy extracts raw materials from the environment?

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Primary

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Secondary

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Quaternary

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Tertiary

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a service industry?

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Tourism

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Mining

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Construction

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Farming

Question 42

What is the term for the exchange of goods and services across borders?

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International trade

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Domestic trade

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Barter

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Specialization

Question 43

What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) do?

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Promotes free trade between countries

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Makes laws that control how much countries can trade

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Protects people's ideas and inventions

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Gives money to poor countries

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** a primary economic activity?

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Fishing

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Mining

Question 45

Which of the following is **not** a factor that could influence the location of an economic activity?

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Popularity

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Transportation

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Raw materials

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Government support

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of tertiary economic activities?

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Providing services such as education, healthcare and tourism

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Processing raw materials

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Extracting raw materials

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Producing physical goods

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a quaternary economic activity?

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Research and development

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Tourism

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Construction

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Transport and logistics

Question 48

Which of the following is a **benefit** of economic growth?

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Increased job creation

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Environmental degradation

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Increased inequality

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Inflation

Question 49

Which of the following is a **challenge** associated with economic development?

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Balancing environmental protection with economic growth

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Rapid technological advancements

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High levels of skilled labor

Question 50

Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?

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Gini coefficient

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GDP per capita

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Human Development Index

Question 51

Which of the following is a goal of sustainable economic development?

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Protecting the environment while promoting economic growth

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Reducing government spending

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Achieving maximum economic growth

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed country?

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Generally high life expectancy

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Low levels of literacy

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Reliance on subsistence farming