How does a high level of rurality often affect a country's Human Development Index (HDI) score? (1 point)

Question

• High rurality means that there are fewer people per square mile, giving them longer, healthier lives.
• High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.
• High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations.
• High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming.

Answer 1

High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.