Asked by Milton Hernandez on May 16, 2024
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Which statement characterizes developed countries?
A) they make up 17% of the world's population
B) they are primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
C) they have low to moderate GNPs per person
D) they experience annual population growth of about 16%
Developed Countries
Nations with advanced economies, high standards of living, and well-established infrastructure and government systems.
GNPs Per Person
A metric that measures a country's gross national product divided by its population, indicating the average economic output per person.
Annual Population Growth
Annual Population Growth refers to the rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases in a year, considering factors such as birth rates, death rates, and migration.
- Acquire knowledge about economic indicators and their impact on both development and sustainability.
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Blake McNealMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Developed countries make up a small percentage of the world's population, around 17%.
Answer: C
Developed countries typically have high GNPs per person, indicating high levels of economic development and prosperity.
Answer: D is false as developed countries generally have very low or negative population growth rates.
Therefore, the best answer is A and C.
Answer: C
Developed countries typically have high GNPs per person, indicating high levels of economic development and prosperity.
Answer: D is false as developed countries generally have very low or negative population growth rates.
Therefore, the best answer is A and C.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about economic indicators and their impact on both development and sustainability.