The Human Development Index (HDI) (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?
What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?
Economic & social well-being
Which THREE factors make up the HDI?
Which THREE factors make up the HDI?
Life expectancy, education, GDP per cap
What is the scoring range for HDI?
What is the scoring range for HDI?
0.1 to 1.0
What was Ireland's HDI score in 2010?
What was Ireland's HDI score in 2010?
0.895
What is Japan's life expectancy according to the note?
What is Japan's life expectancy according to the note?
83 years
What is Sierra Leone's life expectancy?
What is Sierra Leone's life expectancy?
41 years
Why is HDI considered better than GNP?
Why is HDI considered better than GNP?
It includes social & economic factors
What is a key limitation of HDI?
What is a key limitation of HDI?
It doesn't show regional inequalities
Which factors does HDI exclude?
Which factors does HDI exclude?
Environmental quality & gender equality
How is HDI described compared to GNP?
How is HDI described compared to GNP?
Human-focused measure