Change In World Ai Booklet Flashcards
What factors affect a country’s speed and level of development?
- Environmental factors
- Economic factors
- Social factors
- Political factors
Examples include natural hazards, trade, access to clean water, and government stability.
What does the de alice sep describe?
The difference in standards of living between the richest and poorest countries.
It highlights disparities in wealth and quality of life.
What are some economic and social measures of development?
- Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
- Mortality rates
- Life expectancy
- People per doctor
- Literacy rates
- Access to safe water
- Human Development Index (HDI)
These measures provide a more comprehensive understanding of development.
What is Gross National Income (GNI)?
The total value of goods and services produced by a country, plus money earned from, and paid to, other countries, usually shown per capita.
GNI reflects the economic performance of a country.
How does the World Bank categorize countries based on income?
- High income
- Upper-middle income
- Lower-middle income
- Low income
This categorization helps in comparing economic development across countries.
Fill in the blank: The continent with the highest GNI is ______.
[Europe]
Other regions with high GNI include Northern South America and the United States.
Which continent has the lowest GNI rate?
Africa
This includes countries with very low GNI, excluding those like Mauritius that have higher GNI.
True or False: Most countries in South America are classified as low income.
False
Most countries in South America are classified as upper-middle or high income.
What role does access to education play in measuring development?
It is a key social factor that affects the quality of life and economic opportunities.
Education improves literacy rates and overall development.
Fill in the blank: Political factors such as ______ can significantly affect a country’s development.
[stable government or civil war]
Political stability is crucial for sustainable development.
What do social indicators measure?
Development based on standard of living
These indicators provide insights into the quality of life in a country.
What is the relationship between development and birth rate?
As a country gets more developed, the birth rate tends to decrease
This is often due to improved education and access to family planning.
Why is death rate a measure of development?
It reflects the healthcare quality and living conditions
Lower death rates are typically associated with higher levels of development.
What is the trend for infant mortality as a country develops?
Infant mortality decreases
Improved healthcare and nutrition contribute to this trend.
What happens to life expectancy as a country develops?
Life expectancy increases
This is linked to better healthcare access and living standards.
What is the significance of the number of people per doctor in development?
It indicates healthcare accessibility
Fewer people per doctor usually means better healthcare services.
How do literacy rates relate to a country’s development?
Literacy rates increase as a country becomes more developed
Higher literacy rates are associated with better education systems.
What is the importance of access to safe water in measuring development?
Access to safe water increases with development
It is crucial for health and sanitation.
What are composite indicators in the context of development?
Measures that combine multiple indicators to assess development
An example is the Human Development Index (HDI).
What three indicators are combined to form the Human Development Indicator (HDI)?
- Life expectancy at birth
- Number of years of education
- GNI per head
These components provide a broader view of development than income alone.
What score range does the HDI use?
From 0 to 1
A higher score indicates a higher level of human development.
Which country had the highest HDI score in 2014?
Norway (0.944)
This ranking reflects the country’s wealth, health, and education levels.
What was the HDI score of the lowest ranked country, Niger, in 2014?
0.347
Niger ranked 188th in the HDI list.
Where were all the lowest 10 ranked countries in HDI located?
Africa
This highlights regional disparities in development.