Effects of the issue on individuals, families and communities

Question 1

What is a major consequence of poor infrastructure in less developed countries?

Answer 1

Isolation and limited access to basic services

Question 2

Why can goods, food, and medicine not reach some communities?

Answer 2

Due to poor transportation infrastructure

Question 3

What impact does poor transport have on local products?

Answer 3

Products can’t reach markets, reducing income and economic growth

Question 4

What basic services do many communities lack due to poor infrastructure?

Answer 4

Sanitation and clean water

Question 5

Who is often responsible for collecting water in underdeveloped communities?

Answer 5

Women

Question 6

What risk is associated with collecting water from contaminated sources?

Answer 6

Disease transmission

Question 7

What percentage of Africa’s population lacks access to clean water (2017 World Bank)?

Answer 7

23%

Question 8

What percentage of Africa’s population has access to electricity?

Answer 8

35%

Question 9

What has happened to the number of roads in parts of Africa?

Answer 9

It has decreased

Question 10

What can underdevelopment and scarcity of resources lead to?

Answer 10

Violent conflict and war crimes

Question 11

What often divides communities during conflict in underdeveloped nations?

Answer 11

Ethnic or racial differences

Question 12

What sparked the civil war in South Sudan?

Answer 12

A political dispute between the president and vice president from different ethnic groups

Question 13

What were the consequences of South Sudan’s civil war?

Answer 13

Displacement, starvation, and thousands of deaths

Question 14

What war crimes were reported by the UN in South Sudan?

Answer 14

Killing of men and rape of women and girls

Question 15

What increases the likelihood of conflict in underdeveloped areas?

Answer 15

Resource scarcity and corrupt or divided governments

Question 16

Why are underdeveloped countries vulnerable to disease outbreaks?

Answer 16

Weak healthcare systems and poor infrastructure

Question 17

What major health crisis affected West Africa from 2014 to 2016?

Answer 17

The Ebola outbreak

Question 18

How many people died during the West African Ebola outbreak?

Answer 18

Over 11,000

Question 19

Why did West African countries need foreign aid during Ebola?

Answer 19

They lacked resources to fight the epidemic alone

Question 20

What is a global risk of disease in underdeveloped areas?

Answer 20

Diseases can spread beyond borders when healthcare systems are overwhelmed

Question 21

What limits economic opportunity in poor communities?

Answer 21

People have little money to spend, discouraging businesses

Question 22

What is the effect of limited local businesses in poor areas?

Answer 22

Few job opportunities and continued poverty

Question 23

What country shows how conflict and underdevelopment trap people in poverty?

Answer 23

Somalia

Question 24

What kind of jobs do most people in rural Somalia rely on?

Answer 24

Farming and other low-income, labour-intensive work

Question 25

What makes farming hard in Somalia?

Answer 25

Droughts and poor infrastructure

Question 26

How does poverty affect future generations?

Answer 26

It limits access to education, healthcare, and jobs

Question 27

How does underdevelopment reinforce gender inequality in families?

Answer 27

It limits women’s rights, opportunities, and independence

Question 28

Who often takes on the caregiving role in traditional societies?

Answer 28

Women

Question 29

Why are women in underdeveloped regions vulnerable to HIV?

Answer 29

They may rely on male partners and lack power to refuse sex

Question 30

What is a consequence of women having limited control over fertility?

Answer 30

Dangerous pregnancies and higher maternal mortality

Question 31

Who is more likely to be sent to school in some developing countries?

Answer 31

Sons

Question 32

What is the economic cost of not educating girls, according to the World Bank?

Answer 32

$15–$30 trillion

Question 33

Who accounts for two-thirds of teenage HIV infections in developing countries?

Answer 33

Females

Question 34

How much higher is maternal mortality in developing countries compared to developed ones?

Answer 34

14 times higher

Question 35

Why is HIV so devastating in developing countries?

Answer 35

It's preventable but under-resourced, hitting working-age adults hardest

Question 36

What age group is most affected by HIV in poor countries?

Answer 36

15 to 49 years old

Question 37

How does HIV affect family income?

Answer 37

Infected parents can't work, reducing income and deepening poverty

Question 38

What happens to many children whose parents die of HIV/AIDS?

Answer 38

They are orphaned and cared for by elderly relatives

Question 39

What challenges do orphans of HIV/AIDS face?

Answer 39

Stigma, lack of healthcare and education, and social exclusion

Question 40

How many children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS?

Answer 40

Around 17 million

Question 41

What is the long-term impact of HIV on families?

Answer 41

It causes poverty, neglect, and a cycle of hardship

Question 42

What basic needs are often unaffordable for families in developing nations?

Answer 42

Food, shelter, healthcare, and education

Question 43

What happens when children lack access to basic needs?

Answer 43

They remain trapped in poverty as adults

Question 44

What does poverty in childhood lead to later in life?

Answer 44

Poor health, limited education, and few job opportunities

Question 45

How many children worldwide are unlikely to reach their full potential?

Answer 45

250 million

Question 46

What is the expected income gap for children affected by stunting and poverty?

Answer 46

26% less than their peers

Question 47

What percentage of people in sub-Saharan Africa live in extreme poverty?

Answer 47

Nearly 50%

Question 48

What percentage of children in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of poor development?

Answer 48

66%

Question 49

Why are developing countries more prone to conflict?

Answer 49

Scarcity of resources like land and food

Question 50

What happens to families during conflict in underdeveloped countries?

Answer 50

They are forced to flee their homes

Question 51

What are the effects of families being displaced by conflict?

Answer 51

Loss of homes, businesses, and community support

Question 52

How many Somalis have fled the country due to conflict?

Answer 52

Nearly 1 million

Question 53

How many Somalis are displaced within the country?

Answer 53

Around 2 million

Question 54

What challenges do displaced families face?

Answer 54

Finding safety, food, shelter, and rebuilding their lives

Question 55

How does conflict affect livelihoods in underdeveloped areas?

Answer 55

It stops people from working or accessing services

Question 56

What strain do refugee families place on neighbouring countries?

Answer 56

They stretch already limited resources

Question 57

Why do many children in developing countries lack education?

Answer 57

Governments can’t afford to prioritise education

Question 58

What is a result of low education funding in developing nations?

Answer 58

Widespread illiteracy and poor attainment

Question 59

How many Sub-Saharan African children finish primary school with basic skills?

Answer 59

Fewer than half

Question 60

What is a problem with many teachers in developing countries?

Answer 60

Half of secondary teachers are undertrained

Question 61

Why is education important for development?

Answer 61

It helps individuals improve lives and economies

Question 62

How does gender inequality affect education?

Answer 62

Girls are often denied schooling

Question 63

How many children globally are missing from school?

Answer 63

263 million

Question 64

What does a lack of education mean for the future?

Answer 64

It traps people and countries in poverty

Question 65

What causes poor health in developing countries?

Answer 65

Lack of healthcare and preventable diseases

Question 66

How many people lived with HIV in 2016?

Answer 66

36.7 million

Question 67

How many people died from HIV-related illness in 2016?

Answer 67

Nearly 1 million

Question 68

How many malaria deaths occurred in 2016?

Answer 68

Almost half a million

Question 69

What percentage of Africa’s population lives with HIV?

Answer 69

4%

Question 70

Who are the main victims of malaria in Africa?

Answer 70

Children under five

Question 71

Why should the developed world care about poor healthcare in poor regions?

Answer 71

Diseases can spread globally

Question 72

What does conflict often lead to in developing nations?

Answer 72

Death, displacement, and suffering

Question 73

How many lives has the Syrian Civil War claimed?

Answer 73

About 500,000

Question 74

How many Syrians have been displaced?

Answer 74

12 million

Question 75

How many deaths have occurred due to conflict in the DRC?

Answer 75

About 6 million

Question 76

What infrastructure is destroyed in wars?

Answer 76

Schools, hospitals, roads

Question 77

What is a major issue in South Sudan due to war?

Answer 77

Food insecurity for 6.3 million people

Question 78

What’s the long-term impact of war on countries?

Answer 78

It stops development and traps people in poverty

Question 79

What traps people in poverty in developing nations?

Answer 79

Poor infrastructure and conflict

Question 80

What is the average annual income in the DRC?

Answer 80

$394.25

Question 81

What is the global poverty line?

Answer 81

$1.90 a day

Question 82

Why don't resource-rich countries like the DRC benefit?

Answer 82

Lack of infrastructure, poor governance, and conflict

Question 83

What are the consequences of poverty?

Answer 83

Malnutrition, poor education, and poor health

Question 84

What role are women often expected to play in poor countries?

Answer 84

Caregivers

Question 85

What does dependence on men cause for women?

Answer 85

Vulnerability to exploitation and HIV

Question 86

How much higher is maternal mortality in poor countries?

Answer 86

14 times higher

Question 87

Why is maternal mortality so high?

Answer 87

Poor medical care during pregnancy and childbirth

Question 88

What is the cost of not educating girls, according to the World Bank?

Answer 88

$15–30 trillion

Question 89

How many teen HIV infections in 2013 were among girls?

Answer 89

Two-thirds

Question 90

What is the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age globally?

Answer 90

HIV