What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?
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Responses
Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
1. In Nigeria, people can open their own businesses, choose their careers and job paths, and can purchase a wide array of consumer goods. However, the national government institutes tariffs on imported goods, has a significant share in the oil industry, and regulates much of the country's industry.
Based on this description, Nigeria could BEST be categorized as a ___ economy. Responses
(1 point)
Responses
Command
Command
Market
Market
Mixed
Mixed
Traditional
Traditional
Question 2
African countries have a mixed economic system located on a continuum between pure market and pure command. Which of the following statements accurately reflects this concept?(1 point)
Responses
Pure market economies rely solely on government directives to allocate resources efficiently, while pure command economies allow market forces to determine resource allocation.
Pure market economies rely solely on government directives to allocate resources efficiently, while pure command economies allow market forces to determine resource allocation.
Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
Pure market economies are entirely devoid of government influence, while mixed economies grant government full control over resource allocation decisions.
Pure market economies are entirely devoid of government influence, while mixed economies grant government full control over resource allocation decisions.
Command economies strictly adhere to supply and demand dynamics, whereas mixed economies are characterized by a complete absence of market-driven decisions
Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
In Nigeria, people can open their own businesses, choose their careers and job paths, and can purchase a wide array of consumer goods. However, the national government institutes tariffs on imported goods, has a significant share in the oil industry, and regulates much of the country's industry.
Based on this description, Nigeria could BEST be categorized as a ___ economy. Responses
(1 point)
Responses
Command
Command
Market
Market
Mixed
Mixed
Traditional
Based on the description provided, Nigeria could be categorized as a mixed economy.
QUESTION 1
Which of the following is an example of the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Question 2
Which of the following options accurately compares and contrasts different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes?
(1 point)
Responses
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs, quotas, and embargoes are interchangeable terms that refer to any form of government intervention in international trade to promote economic growth.
Question 1:
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Question 2:
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
QUESTION 1
Which of the following challenges affect economic growth in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Deforestation
Deforestation
Desertification
Desertification
Ethnic Conflict
Ethnic Conflict
All of the above
All of the above
Question 2
How does a country's literacy rate affect its standard of living?(1 point)
Responses
It has no effect on the standard of living.
It has no effect on the standard of living.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the lower the standard of living.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the lower the standard of living.
The lower the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The lower the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
Question 3
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Using this chart, which statement is TRUE of the correlation between a country's capital investment and their Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
(1 point)
Responses
Kenya's capital investment is less than Nigeria's, but their GDPs are the same.
Kenya's capital investment is less than Nigeria's, but their GDPs are the same.
South Africa's capital investment per person is less than Nigeria's, but South Africa's GDP is higher.
South Africa's capital investment per person is less than Nigeria's, but South Africa's GDP is higher.
The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher it's GDP is.
The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher it's GDP is.
The captial investment per person in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa does not affect their GDPs.
The captial investment per person in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa does not affect their GDPs.
Question 4
Review the chart. Which three countries boast petroleum as its top export?
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(1 point)
Responses
Lybia, South Sudan, Congo
Lybia, South Sudan, Congo
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Congo, Nigeria, Zambia
Congo, Nigeria, Zambia
Somalia, Chad, Lybia
Somalia, Chad, Lybia
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Question 1:
All of the above challenges affect economic growth in Africa.
Question 2:
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
Question 3:
The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher its GDP is.
Question 4:
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa boast petroleum as its top export.
Read the quote. “Most people in rural areas are farmers, and when you have a disease like Guinea worm [a parasite], you are incapacitated, unable to continue with your work. By preventing the hundreds of thousands of cases that we do each year, we are freeing up that many more people to farm so that they will have food and be able to take care of their families.” —Emmanuel Miri
Based on the quote, how can widespread disease affect a country’s economy?
(1 point)
Responses
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
It can help the economy by increasing the availability of food.