Table 20-1 Distribution of Income in Imagination

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Table 20-1
Distribution of Income in Imagination

-Refer to Table 20-1.The Human Development Report computes a measure of inequality by dividing the income of the richest 10% of the population by the income of the poorest 10%.If the value for this measure of inequality in the US is 15.9 and the value for India is 8.6,how does Imagination compare to these two nations?

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Definitions:

Nonexplosive Outpourings

Nonexplosive outpourings refer to the gentle flow of lava from a volcano, without significant explosions or pyroclastic activity.

Lava

Molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption, which solidifies on the Earth's surface.

Shield Volcanoes

Broad, dome-shaped volcanoes with gently sloping sides, formed mostly by the fluid lava flows.

Steep Slopes

Steep slopes are areas of land with a sharp inclination, often leading to rapid erosion, landslides, or provide distinctive habitats for flora and fauna.