Question 1

Question

A)
(1 point)
Which is not a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?
• long periods of drought and desertification
a sudden decline in unemployment
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
Question 2
People living in this country, on average, make the least amount of money.
(1 point)
• Angola
• South Africa
• Algeria
• Chad
Question 3
A)
Which of the following countries would most likely bring in the most per capita income compared to other countries?
(1 point)
) Zambia
Botswana
Algeria
Chad
Question 4
A)
Nigeria's economy would weaken tremendously if the price on this exported resource dropped.
(1 point)
• oil
• lumber
• sugar
• coal
Question 5
A)
Some African countries' economies are negatively influenced by (1 point)
• an overdependence on a single resource. an overdependence on a variety of natural resources.
the lack of natural resources.
• an overdependence on industrial exports.
Question 6
Each of the following statements explains why the rates of contracting malaria and AIDS are extremely high except
(1 point)
the cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
the price of drugs is too high for the consumer.
O the public health sector is deteriorating.
• too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Question 7
A)
Which group of resources does the African continent have in rich supply?
(1 point)
gold, oil, and diamonds diamonds, oil, and petroleum
gold, timber, and natural gas
gold, diamonds, and coal
Question 8
How much government revenue has Africa devoted to interest payments?
(1 point)
• two-thirds
• one-third
O half
• all of it
Question 9
Which statement is true regarding Africa's poverty issue?
(1 point)
Sub-Saharan countires are in a higher income bracket than many of the southern African countries.
Many of the southern African countries are in a higher income bracket than many of the Sub-Saharan countries.
Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
• A majority of Africa's countries are in the higher income bracket.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on general knowledge about Africa:

Question 1: A) Which is not a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?

• a sudden decline in unemployment (correct answer)

Question 2: People living in this country, on average, make the least amount of money.

• Chad (correct answer)

Question 3: A) Which of the following countries would most likely bring in the most per capita income compared to other countries?

• Botswana (correct answer)

Question 4: A) Nigeria's economy would weaken tremendously if the price on this exported resource dropped.

• oil (correct answer)

Question 5: A) Some African countries' economies are negatively influenced by

• an overdependence on a single resource. (correct answer)

Question 6: Each of the following statements explains why the rates of contracting malaria and AIDS are extremely high except

• too much money is being spent on consumable goods. (correct answer)

Question 7: A) Which group of resources does the African continent have in rich supply?

• gold, oil, and diamonds (correct answer)

Question 8: How much government revenue has Africa devoted to interest payments?

• one-third (correct answer)

Question 9: Which statement is true regarding Africa's poverty issue?

• Many of the southern African countries are in a higher income bracket than many of the Sub-Saharan countries. (correct answer)

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