Question
To interpret the Human Development Index (HDI) of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean accurately, what factor must be considered?(1 point)
Responses which answer is correct and why
Canada and the U.S. have significantly higher scores than the rest of the countries.
Canada and the U.S. have significantly higher scores than the rest of the countries.
The low HDI of Mexico makes the average score much lower.
The low HDI of Mexico makes the average score much lower.
HDI does not account for the large land areas of Canada and the U.S.
HDI does not account for the large land areas of Canada and the U.S.
The HDI of Haiti accurately represents all the other countries.
The HDI of Haiti accurately represents all the other countries.
Responses which answer is correct and why
Canada and the U.S. have significantly higher scores than the rest of the countries.
Canada and the U.S. have significantly higher scores than the rest of the countries.
The low HDI of Mexico makes the average score much lower.
The low HDI of Mexico makes the average score much lower.
HDI does not account for the large land areas of Canada and the U.S.
HDI does not account for the large land areas of Canada and the U.S.
The HDI of Haiti accurately represents all the other countries.
The HDI of Haiti accurately represents all the other countries.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The low HDI of Mexico makes the average score much lower.**
**Explanation:** The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of human development that takes into account factors such as life expectancy, education, and per capita income. In regions like North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, there can be significant disparities between countries.
In this context, while Canada and the U.S. have high HDI scores, Mexico has a significantly lower score. Since HDI is an average, Mexico's lower HDI pulls down the overall average for the region. Thus, to accurately interpret the HDI for this geographical area, one must consider how Mexico's relatively low HDI affects the regional average.
The other statements are less accurate:
- While Canada and the U.S. have higher scores, it is not the primary factor that affects the interpretation of the overall HDI for the region.
- HDI does not pertain to land area, as it focuses on human development indicators.
- Haiti's HDI does not represent all other countries; rather, it uniquely highlights its own challenges and does not have a direct correlation with the HDI of the other nations in the region.
**Explanation:** The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of human development that takes into account factors such as life expectancy, education, and per capita income. In regions like North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, there can be significant disparities between countries.
In this context, while Canada and the U.S. have high HDI scores, Mexico has a significantly lower score. Since HDI is an average, Mexico's lower HDI pulls down the overall average for the region. Thus, to accurately interpret the HDI for this geographical area, one must consider how Mexico's relatively low HDI affects the regional average.
The other statements are less accurate:
- While Canada and the U.S. have higher scores, it is not the primary factor that affects the interpretation of the overall HDI for the region.
- HDI does not pertain to land area, as it focuses on human development indicators.
- Haiti's HDI does not represent all other countries; rather, it uniquely highlights its own challenges and does not have a direct correlation with the HDI of the other nations in the region.