Development - quiz (Hans Rosling)

What does "Natural Disaster" mean in Geography?

• An event such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, drought or volcanic eruption that negatively affects people

• An event where lots of animals die

• An event that affects trees and plants causing them to suffer

• A negative event in nature which does not affect people.

What is Extreme Poverty? (2 correct answers)

• Extreme poverty means a person cannot afford items which make life more comfortable such as a television or computer

• Extreme poverty is similar to absolute poverty

• Extreme poverty is when a person lacks the basic requirements of life such as water, food and shelter

• Extreme poverty is when someone wants to earn more money

HDI stands for Human Development Index. It includes... (tick all that apply)

• GNP/ Capita

• Number of Years of Education

• Life Expectancy

• Percentage of land covered by National Parts

Where is Sweden?

• A country in South America with a medium HDI

• A country in northern Europe with a high HDI score

• A country in Europe with a low HDI

• A type of vegetable

What are vaccinations?

• Holidays

• Vacancies in a hotel (spare rooms in a hotel)

• Injections, tablets or spays to help the body build immunity or protection from a disease.

What are Swedes?

• People from Sweden.

• People from SW Eden

What are measles?

• A disease where you get small red spots

• A type of animal