Consumption Patterns Review

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Which statement is most likely to be true of a developing country? Options: Most adults earn enough money to own cars., Most adults consume more than 3,000 calories a day., Most adults live in rural areas and work in agriculture., Most adults live in cities and work in factories or offices.

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Most adults live in rural areas and work in agriculture.

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Which term means the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year?

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gross domestic product

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What is the main cause of hunger in the world?

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poverty

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Which of these countries leads the world in oil consumption? Canada, China, India, United States

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United States

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Which term best describes a country with a high per capita GDP? Options: developed, developing, rural, urban

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developed

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The per capita GDP is calculated by

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Dividing a country's total GDP by its population

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What would happen if every nation consumed oil at the same rate as the United States?

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There would not be enough oil to meet world demand

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Why is there a lack of computers in many villages in India?

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Many villages there do not yet have electricity

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What is one reason why American workers are so productive?

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American workers are educated and highly skilled

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Which of these conclusions is best supported by the graph above?
Options: American workers earn less money than workers in most European countries, American workers have more schooling than workers in most European countries, American workers use more technology than workers in most European countries, American workers spend more time on the job than workers in many European countries

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American workers spend more time on the job than workers in many European countries