Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo and what is it like?

In this lesson we will learn about the physical and human features of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Q1.The human development index is a composite index, which means...

It is an index that only uses one development indicator. It is an index that uses two or more development indicators. It is an index that is less accurate than a single indicator.

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Q2.The human development index (HDI) uses...

Life expectancy, access to clean water and literacy rate. Life expectancy, gross national income and number of doctors per 1000 people. Life expectancy, gross national income per capita and access to clean water. Life expectancy, years of schooling and gross national income per capita.

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Q3.The gross national income (GNI) per capita is higher in the UK than in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This means that...

The UK has less money to spend on services, such as healthcare. The Democratic Republic of Congo has more money to spend on services, such as healthcare. The UK has more money to spend on services, such as healthcare.

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Q4.It is important to remember that...

Development varies within and between countries. Development only varies between countries. Development only varies within countries. Development is the same across the world.

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Q5.The United Nation's sustainable development goals aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They do this by...

Balancing social and economic development. Balancing social, economic and environmental development. Prioritising economic development. Prioritising social development.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The human development index is a composite index, which means...

It is an index that only uses one development indicator. It is an index that uses two or more development indicators. It is an index that is less accurate than a single indicator.

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Q2.The human development index (HDI) uses...

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Q3.The gross national income (GNI) per capita is higher in the UK than in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This means that...

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Q4.It is important to remember that...

Development varies within and between countries. Development only varies between countries. Development only varies within countries. Development is the same across the world.

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Q5.The United Nation's sustainable development goals aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They do this by...

Balancing social and economic development. Balancing social, economic and environmental development. Prioritising economic development. Prioritising social development.

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Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what is it like?

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Q1.The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in the continent of...

Europe Africa North America South America

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Q2.Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo is...

Cold and wet Cold and dry Hot and wet Hot and dry

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Q3.About _______% of the Democratic Republic of Congo is covered in tropical rainforest.

30% 40% 50% 60%

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Q4.The Democratic Republic of Congo is considered to be a...

Developing country Emerging country Developed country

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Q5.The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a lower human development index (HDI) score than the UK. This means that...

The DRC has a higher life expectancy, number of years in schooling and GNI per capita The DRC has a lower life expectancy and higher number of years in schooling and GNI per capita. The DRC has a lower life expectancy, number of years in schooling and GNI per capita

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Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what is it like?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

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Q1.The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in the continent of...

Europe Africa North America South America

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Q2.Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo is...

Cold and wet Cold and dry Hot and wet Hot and dry

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Q3.About _______% of the Democratic Republic of Congo is covered in tropical rainforest.

30% 40% 50% 60%

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Q4.The Democratic Republic of Congo is considered to be a...

Developing country Emerging country Developed country

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Q5.The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a lower human development index (HDI) score than the UK. This means that...

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