Global Population and Economy Quiz

What was the total global population in 1965?

• 3.27 billion

• 4.87 billion

• 5.56 billion

• 7.37 billion

How many people were in the global middle class in 2012?

• 736 million

• 1.8 billion

• 4.87 billion

• 840 million

By 2015, what percentage of people in low-income countries (LICs) lived in extreme poverty?

• 50%

• 30%

• 14%

• 8%

Which country is cited as a case study of successful economic growth?

• Brazil

• Vietnam

• South Korea

• United Arab Emirates

What is the ecological footprint measured in?

• Square kilometers

• Global hectares (gha)

• Tons of CO₂

• GDP per capita

What is the ecological footprint per person in the UAE?

• 0.8 gha

• 3.2 gha

• 8.9 gha

• 11 gha

Why did South Korea’s middle class grow faster than Brazil’s in the 1960s–1980s?

• Brazil focused on export-oriented industries.

• South Korea invested in education and technology.

• Brazil had higher economic growth rates.

• South Korea relied on oil exports.

What is a key environmental issue caused by high ecological footprints?

• Overpopulation

• Resource overconsumption

• Declining GDP

• Reduced middle-class growth

How does the informal economy in LICs affect resource consumption?

• It increases waste generation.

• It reduces recycling rates.

• It promotes sustainable practices.

• It has no impact on footprints.

Why is the UAE’s ecological footprint unsustainable?

• High reliance on renewable energy.

• Over-extraction of groundwater and carbon emissions.

• Low per capita resource consumption.

• Strict environmental regulations.