Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for New Zealand & 'Other Countries'


 

The graph shows the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per head of population in New Zealand since 1984, and the average GDP over this time for 'Other Countries'.

The small dotted line is an estimate for the 'Other Countries' for the years 1997 to 1999.

 

a)
In which two of these time periods was New Zealand's GDP growing more rapidly than the 'Other Countries'?
 
                    
 
 
i)

ii)
 

 
_______________

_______________
 

b)
In which one of these time periods did New Zealand's GDP fall?
 
  (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
 
1984-85
1986-87
1988-89
1990-91
 
c) What is the estimated GDP per head in the 'Other Countries' for 1999? $ __________
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
5
Description of task: 
This task requires students to interpret and answer questions about a line graph showing Gross Domestic Product.
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (07/1998)

a) 1992-1993 and 1994-1995. very easy
b) D very easy
c) Allow from $1620 to $1650 easy