Question

All of the following are true of the Human Development Index except:
A. The United States loses points on the HDI because it's education level and literacy rate are lower than countries like Norway and Canada.
B. Most countries that score very high on the scale are located in North America and Europe.
C. Ecology and the environment are strongly considered in the HDI calculations.
D. The HDI measures factors such as life expectancy, literacy, education level, and standard of living.
E. Many low HDI countries are located in sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ecology and the environment are strongly considered in the HDI calculations.

Explanation:

Human Development Index can be defined as a statistical tool used for summarily measuring human achievements, life expetancy, etc

All of the following are true of the Human Development Index (HDI);

I. The United States loses points on the HDI because it's education level and literacy rate are lower than countries like Norway and Canada.

II. Most countries that score very high on the scale are located in North America and Europe.

III. The HDI measures factors such as life expectancy, literacy, education level, and standard of living.

IV. Many low HDI countries are located in sub-Saharan Africa.