Changing Economic World 2 KO

Question 1

What is development

Answer 1

Development is an improvement in living standards through better use of resources

Question 2

What is development : Economic

Answer 2

This is progress in economic growth through levels of industrialisation and use of technology

Question 3

What is development : Social

Answer 3

This is an improvement in people’s standard of living. For example, clean water and electricity

Question 4

What is development : Environmental

Answer 4

This involves advances in the management and protection of the environment

Question 5

Economic indictors examples : Employment type

Answer 5

The proportion of the population working in primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary industries

Question 6

Economic indictors examples : Gross Domestic Product per capita

Answer 6

This is the total value of goods and services produced in a country per person, per year

Question 7

Economic indicators examples : Gross National Income per capita​

Answer 7

An average of gross national income per person, per year in US dollars

Question 8

Social indicators examples : Infant mortality

Answer 8

The number of children who die before reaching 1 per 1000 babies born

Question 9

Social indicators examples : Literacy Rate

Answer 9

The percentage of population over the age of 15 who can read and write

Question 10

Social indicators examples : Life expectancy

Answer 10

The average lifespan of someone born in that country

Question 11

Mixed Indicators : HDI

Answer 11

A number that uses life expectancy, education level and income per person

Question 12

Variations in the level of development​ : LIC’s

Answer 12

Poorest countries in the world. GNI per capita is low and most citizens have a low standard of living

Question 13

Variations in the level of development​ : NEE’s

Answer 13

These countries are getting richer as their economy is progressing from the primary industry to the secondary industry. Greater exports leads to better wages

Question 14

Variations in the level of development​ : HIC’s

Answer 14

These countries are wealthy with a high GNI per capita and standards of living. These countries can spend money on services

Question 15

Causes of uneven development

Answer 15

Development is globally uneven with most HICs located in Europe, North America and Oceania. Most NEEs are in Asia and South America, whilst most LICs are in Africa. Remember, development can also vary within countries too.​

Question 16

Physical factors affecting uneven development: Natural rescources

Answer 16

Fuel sources such as oil.​

Minerals and metals for fuel. ​

Availability for timber.​

Access to safe water

Question 17

Physical factors affecting uneven development: Climate

Answer 17

Reliability of rainfall to benefit farming. ​

Extreme climates limit industry and affects health.​

Climate can attract tourists.

Question 18

Physical factors affecting uneven development: Natural Hazards

Answer 18

Risk of tectonic hazards.​

Benefits from volcanic material and floodwater.​

Frequent hazards undermines redevelopment.

Question 19

Physical factors affecting uneven development : Location/Terrain

Answer 19

Landlocked countries may find trade difficulties. ​

Mountainous terrain makes farming difficult. ​

Scenery attracts tourists.

Question 20

Human factors affecting uneven development ​: AID

Answer 20

Aid can help some countries develop key projects for infrastructure faster.​

Aid can improve services such as schools, hospitals and roads. ​

Too much reliance on aid might stop other trade links becoming established. ​

Question 21

Human factors affecting uneven development ​: Trade

Answer 21

Countries that export more than they import have a trade surplus. This can improve the national economy. ​

Having good trade relationships.​

Trading goods and services is more profitable than raw materials. ​

Question 22

Human factors affecting uneven development ​: Education

Answer 22

Education creates a skilled workforce meaning more goods and services are produced. ​

Educated people earn more money, meaning they also pay more taxes. This money can help develop the country in the future. ​

Question 23

Human factors affecting uneven development ​: Health

Answer 23

Lack of clean water and poor healthcare means a large number of people suffer from diseases. ​

People who are ill cannot work so there is little contribution to the economy. ​

More money on healthcare means less spent on development.

Question 24

Human factors affecting uneven development ​: Politics

Answer 24

Corruption in local and national governments. ​

The stability of the government can effect the country’s ability to trade. ​

Ability of the country to invest into services and infrastructure. ​

Question 25

Human factors affecting uneven development ​:

Answer 25

Colonialism has helped Europe develop, but slowed down development in many other countries. ​ Countries that went through industrialization a while ago, have now develop further.​

Question 26

Consequences of Uneven Development ​

Answer 26

Levels of development are different in different countries. This uneven development has consequences for countries, especially in wealth, health and migration.

Question 27

Consequences of Uneven Development ​: Wealth

Answer 27

People in more developed countries have higher incomes than less developed countries

Question 28

Consequences of Uneven Development : Health

Answer 28

Better healthcare means that people in more developed countries live longer than those in less developed countries.

Question 29

Consequences of Uneven Development : Migration

Answer 29

If nearby countries have higher levels of development or are secure, people will move to seek better opportunities and standard of living

Question 30

What is the DTM

Answer 30

The demographic transition model (DTM) shows population change over time. It studies how birth rate and death rate affect the total population of a country