5(B)

interpret political, economic, social, and demographic indicators (gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy, literacy, and infant mortality) to determine the level of development and standard of living in nations using the terms Human Development Index, less developed, newly industrialized, and more developed.

Based on the table, which statement is most accurate?

A     Most people in Venezuela live into their 90s.

B     Haiti has the best schools in Latin America.

C     The infant mortality rate is similar among these Latin American countries.

D     Mexico has one of the most developed economies in Latin America.

Which conclusion can best be drawn from the information in the table?

A    Venezuela has the best schools in Latin America.

B    Most people in Haiti live into their 80s.

C    Brazil is more highly developed than Haiti.

D    Mexico has the largest population in Latin America.

Which characteristic is typical of a less developed country?

A    Government does not interfere in the economy.

B    Entrepreneurs play a key role in the nation’s economy.

C    There is a high infant mortality rate and a short life expectancy.

D    There is a high literacy rate and a long life expectancy.

As a country moves closer to becoming newly industrialized, it tends to —

A     develop a more rigid class system

B     move away from traditional beliefs and customs

C     have population shifts from cities to the countryside

D     limit technological innovations

Which statement is best supported by the information in the graphs?

A    Population in both less and more developed countries increases at the same rate.

B    By 2000, the world’s more developed countries had reached a point of zero population growth.

C    Most growth since 1900 has been due to a drop in the death rate.

D    Most growth since 1900 has been due to an increased birth rate.

Based on the data in the chart, Brazil would most accurately be classified as which of the following?

A    More developed

B    Less Developed

C    Socialist

D    Newly Industrialized

What important challenge faces many less developed nations today?

A    Due to improved agricultural technology, many farmers have lost their jobs.

B    Social welfare programs have reduced military spending.

C    High rates of illiteracy and a lack of infrastructure slow the pace of economic development.

D    A high-calorie diet causes widespread obesity and a short life expectancy.

Based on the chart, which of the following statements is most accurate?

A    Life expectancy appears to increase as GDP increases.

B    Life expectancy appears to decrease as GDP increases.

C    Life expectancy appears to increase as GDP decreases.

D    There is no apparent correlation between life expectancy and GDP.

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Which index below would be correct in ranking these nations based on Standard of Living from highest to lowest?

A     Mexico, Brazil, Haiti, Nicaragua

B     Haiti, Nicaragua, Mexico, Brazil

C     Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Haiti

D     Brazil, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua

Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed?

A     low literacy rates and high life expectancy

B     high literacy rates and high infant mortality rates

C     high life expectancy and low infant mortality rates

D     low life expectancy and high infant mortality rates

Which level of economic development is typical of nations with high infant mortality rates, low literacy rates and low life expectancy rates? 

A Less developed 

B Newly industrialized 

C More developed 

D Tertiary