Literacy and Economic Growth Quiz

What is literacy rate?

• The number of schools in a country

• The percentage of people who can read and write

• The average number of books read per year

• The number of teachers in a country

What is the literacy rate in Australia?

• 75%

• 85%

• 90%

• 99%

What does “standard of living” mean?

• The number of books someone owns

• How well people live based on income, housing, and health

• The number of people living in one household

• The population of a country

How does literacy rate affect the standard of living?

• Lower literacy rates raise the standard of living

• There is no connection

• Higher literacy rates often lead to better jobs and income

• It only affects students

Why do people with high literacy often get better jobs?

• They work harder

• They read more books

• They have the skills employers want

• They are older

Which of the following is a result of higher literacy rates?

• More poverty

• Poorer health

• Higher income and better living conditions

• Fewer schools

What helps maintain Australia’s high literacy rate?

• No school requirements

• Expensive schools

• Access to quality education

• Online games

What is economic growth?

• A country getting smaller

• A decrease in goods and services

• A country producing more goods and services

• Less trade between countries

How does education support economic growth?

• Educated people spend less

• Educated workers are more productive

• It makes people unhappy

• It has no effect

What happens when people earn more money?

• They stop working

• They help businesses grow

• They leave the country

• They stop going to school