List 3 of the 7 "Quality of Life" Measures.
Life Expectancy
Literacy Rate
Physician Density
Unemployment Rate
Drinking Water Source
Health Expenditures
Infant Mortality Rate
Explain the difference between immigrate and emigrate.
immigrate = move to a country
emigrate = move away from a country
What are the most and least developed countries?
Least = Niger
Most = Norway
How many global time zones are there?
24
Explain the difference between longitude and latitude lines.
Longitude - vertical - up/down
Latitude - horizontal - across
What is the life expectancy of Canada?
82 years old (81.95)
What are PUSH and PULL factors?
Pull Factors = things which attract people to a place
Push Factors = things which discourage people from going to a place
Which country has the strongest economy in the world?
The United States
How many time zones does Canada have?
6 time zones
Longitudinal lines are also called...what?
meridian(s)
What is Infant Mortality Rate?
(* BONUS: Which country has the lowest IMR?)
How many babies pass away during pregnancy or before turning 1.
Bonus: Iceland (0.16)
Discuss TWO(2) "push" factors associated with Canada.
Answers will vary.
Which continent has the most developing countries?
Africa
What does UTC stand for?
Universal Time Coordinated
What Time Zone are we in?
Eastern Standard Time
Which country has the worst water?
Eritrea
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Discuss TWO(2) "pull" factors associated with this country.
Answers will vary.
Which continent has the most developed countries?
Europe
What city in the United Kingdom is the "zero point" in determining time zones?
Greenwich
Which country has the highest life expectancy in the world?
Hong Kong (85.29)
Which country spends the most on healthcare?
The United States
Is an expensive housing market a PUSH or a PULL factor? Explain.
Answers will vary.
Discuss 3 difference between developed and developing countries.
Developed Countries = strong currency, access to goods and services, good political structures
Developing Countries = weak currency, high unemployment rate, poor access to clean water, medical supplies, and education
15 degrees
Which country has the lowest literacy rate?
South Sudan - 27%