Question

1. Which is not a factor contributing to poverty in Africa? (1 point)
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
2. People living in this country, on average, make the least amount of money. (1 point)
Angola
South Africa
Algeria
Chad
3. 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
4. Nigeria's e

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economy would weaken tremendously if the price on this exported resource dropped. (1 point)
oil
lumber
sugar
coal
5. 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.
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.
the public health sector is deteriorating.
too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
7. The value of trade is extremely high in (1 point)
Sudan.
Nigeria.
Botswana.
Chad.
8. An African economist living in Mali between 2002 and 2003 would most likely be (1 point)
impressed with the value generated through commercial services.
satisfied, although the value of traded items could be slightly higher.
dissatisfied with the wealth generated from trade.
satisfied with the country’s economy.
9. Which country is in the most debt in regards to generated government revenue? (1 point)
Egypt
Botswana
Chad
Zambia
10. 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.