1/2 Mark Questions Flashcards
Correct category = World Trade Organisation (WTO)
International economic organisation
E.g. = composite index measuring development
HDI (Human Development Index)
GII (Gender Inequality Index)
Happy Planet Index
What is a composite index
A function of variables + weights that maps attainments in a variety of attributes into = single real number
e.g. HDI GII
How does the physical geography = South Korea might affect its rate = development
Location on the Pacific rim/Asia
So access 2 trade/growing markets in China + lower transport costs
Coastal location/not land-locked so access 2 transport networks/ports is easy for importing + exporting goods.
How does the physical geography = China might affect its rate = development
Coastal location/not-landlocked so access to transport networks/ports is east for importing + exporting goods
E.g. Shenzhen port
How does the physical geography = Brazil might affect its rate = development
Has physical resources available e.g. oil/metal ore/fresh water so TNCs willing invest resulting = further infrastructure development e.g. railway,roads,IT
Coastal location/not land-locked so access 2 transport networks/ports = east 4 importing + exporting goods
Climate - water availability so diverse crop production basis of export economy
OR can have (-) impacts: dense tropical forests limits the contribution of infrastructure limits production/ability 2 transfer goods/trade
How does the physical geography = Uganda might affect its rate = development
Landlocked/remote so limited access 2 transport networks/ports so trade/communications are difficult/slow/expensive
Climate - water availability so diverse crop production basis of export economy
OR can have (-) impacts: dense tropical forests limits the contribution of infrastructure limits production/ability 2 transfer goods/trade
Define TNC
Company w/ operations in more than 1 country
Company w/ an international production + sales network
Define ‘global shift’
Movement of the global economic centre of gravity to Asia
Outsourcing of manufacturing + service provision to Asia
Define megacity
A city/urban region with more than 10m residents
Sustainable urban living
Managing a city for the welfare of future generations
Methods contributing to sustainable urban living
Organic farms - avoid use of farm chemicals reduced pollution/eutrophication better human health in city. Provide local food so fewer food miles. CO2 emissions lower
Solar power - reduces dependence on fossil fuels so reduces city’s ecological footprint may have economic argument (cheaper in LT)
Fewer disposable bags - means resources conserved 4 use of future generations, less litter = city
Why does in-migration often lead 2 higher rates of natural inc 4 developing world mega cities
Migrants are often youthful job-seekers + may offer details of age groupings 18-35
Results in youthful age structure/higher proportion of fertile women = birth rates rise
2 reasons why waste disposal by landfill can create concerns
Pollution from combustible gases
Unsightly land linked w/ property value
Smell/noise affects property value
Specific health risks e.g. asbestos + may attract vermin
Ecological footprint becoming too large - more + more land needed over time
Not sustainable development - should recycle
Non bio-degradable materials accumulating
