Literacy Rate
What does the literacy rate measure?
Education
The rate of people who can read.
What does GDP measure?
The total value of goods and services produced
How much money each person makes per year
What is life expectancy?
The average number of years a person is expected to live
What does the infant mortality rate measure?
The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births
What is urbanization?
The movement of people from rural areas to cities
Literacy rates are crucial for which of the following aspects of society?
Civic participation
Which of the following could lead to an increase in GDP?
More services are provided
Which factor does NOT significantly affect life expectancy?
Lifestyle
Why is the infant mortality rate important?
It helps identify regions needing better healthcare and nutrition.
Which of the following is a common problem in urban areas?
Traffic congestion
Which group often has the most difficulty accessing education?
Wealthy groups
What is one purpose of calculating GDP?
To understand economic growth
How does healthcare affect life expectancy?
Better healthcare typically increases life expectancy
Which factor can help reduce the infant mortality rate?
Better healthcare
What is one advantage of living in an urban area?
Access to a wide variety of cultural activities
Why is improving literacy rates important for health?
Educated individuals make better health choices
If a country has a low GDP, it might indicate:
A weak economy
Why might life expectancy vary between countries?
Varying access to healthcare
A country with a low infant mortality rate likely has:
Poor healthcare systems
How does urban growth affect the environment?
It can lead to increased pollution
What is one method to increase literacy rates?
Offering free education
Which approach is NOT used to calculate GDP?
Population approach
Which of the following is a true statement?
Life expectancy helps us understand health trends
What age group is considered in the infant mortality rate?
Infants under one year old
Why might someone move to an urban area?
To find more job opportunities