Life in an Emerging Country

Question 1

What does BRIC stand for?

Answer 1

Brazil
Russia
India
China

Question 2

What does MINT stand for?

Answer 2

Mexico
Indonesia
Nigeria
Turkey

Question 3

What are BRIC countries rich in?

Answer 3

Natural resources

Question 4

Do BRIC and MINT countries have a small or large land mass?

Answer 4

Large

Question 5

Do BRIC and MINT countries have a young, or older population?

Answer 5

Young

Question 6

What do BRIC countries play a key role in?

Answer 6

World trade

Question 7

Nigeria’s growth has been based on what?

Answer 7

Exporting oil

Question 8

What is Mexico home to?

Answer 8

TNCs (such as fiat)

Question 9

When was the Brandt line created and what was is based on?

Answer 9

It was created in the 1980s and it was based on GDP

Question 10

What does ‘Import’ mean?

Answer 10

The products which a country buys in from elsewhere

Question 11

What does ‘Exports’ mean?

Answer 11

The goods which a country sells to other places

Question 12

What does ‘Unions’ mean?

Answer 12

Groups which ensure that workers have rights within a country e.g. have a fair salary and recieve regular breaks

Question 13

What are ‘Tax Breaks’?

Answer 13

When governments reduce the tax which a company should pay. Normally for a fixed period of time. This is to attract companies to set-up

Question 14

What are ‘Subsidies’?

Answer 14

Incentivies given to companies to set up. It can include the government giving financial support to help lower the costs of exports, so more are sold

Question 15

What is Human Development Index? (HDI)

Answer 15

A score given to a country from working out how it compares based on education, life expectancy and GDP

Question 16

What is Urbanisation?

Answer 16

When people move from rural areas (countryside) to urban areas (cities)

Question 17

Whats the most common employment structure for an emerging country?

Answer 17

Secondary

Question 18

Why does China have a very low minimum wage?

Answer 18

Having a low minimum wage can encourage companies to set-up, as products can be made cheaply, leading to greater profit

Question 19

Explain how subsidies have helped China become an emerging country?

Answer 19

The government places subsidies on exports; $1 billion is set aside each year to reduce the cost of goods sold to developed countries. This means more is solved and the number of jobs increase.

Question 20

What are 2 push factors from rural areas?

Answer 20

Lack of medical care, means illness and disease cannot be treated.
Lack of schools, means little chance for children to get an education and a good job later in life

Question 21

What are 2 advantages of living in Rio?

Answer 21

The number of health clinics in Rio is higher than anywhere else in the country, which means residents generally have better access to medical services compared to people living in more rural or less developed areas. This greater availability of healthcare facilities can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, this can lower the infant mortality rates in Rio. This can also improve the quality of life. This is a social advantage in the long run.
Even though waste collection is a challenge in Rocinha, it can also create job opportunities for local people. Some residents are employed to help collect and sort rubbish, which gives them a source of income. This helps reduce poverty and gives people a chance to support their families while improving the cleanliness of the community.

Question 22

What are 2 disadvantaes of living in Rio?

Answer 22

Because healthcare in Rio is better than in many other parts of Brazil, people are living longer and the life expectancy is higher. However, this can lead to overpopulation, especially in urban areas. As more people live longer, it puts extra pressure on public services like hospitals and schools, making it harder for everyone to get the care and education they need. this is a social dosadvantage in the long run.
In Rocinha, only 50% of waste is collected, which causes serious problems for people living there. Rubbish builds up on the streets, attracting rats and insects that can spread diseases. It also pollutes the environment and can block drains, leading to flooding when it rains. This makes living conditions unhealthy and dangerous for many residents.

Question 23

Write a conclusion about living in Rio

Answer 23

In conclusion, Rio has both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to healthcare and waste management. The city has more health clinics than anywhere else in Brazil, which improves life expectancy and gives people better access to medical care. However, this can lead to overpopulation and put pressure on hospitals and schools. In areas like Rocinha, poor waste collection causes serious health risks, but it also creates job opportunities for local people. Overall, while Rio has made progress, there are still big challenges to overcome, especially in poorer communities.

Question 24

What does TNC stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 24

TNC stands for Transnational Cooperation and this is a company which has its headquarters in one country (normally a developed country) and its factories elsewhere (normally and emerging or developing country)

Question 25

Explain 2 advatages of TNCs

Answer 25

With 300,000 people working at the Foxconn site in Shenzhen, the company generates a lot of profit for China. This profit helps the government fund important public services, such as schools and healthcare. As a result, more people have access to education and medical care, which improves the overall quality of life in the country. Some Foxconn workers do up to 60 hours a week, which can help increase how many products are made. This is good because it helps the company meet high demand, especially during busy times like before new phone launches. It also means the company can earn more money, which might help keep costs lower and provide jobs for more people. This is good because it supports the economy by helping businesses grow and giving more people the chance to work.

Question 26

Explain 2 disadvantages about TNCs

Answer 26

At Foxconn, workers have very weak unions, which means they don’t have much power to ask for better pay or working conditions. This is bad because if workers can’t stand up for themselves, they might be stuck with low wages and long hours. This is bad because the workers won't have enough money for things like food, rent or healthcare which lowers their quality of life. Many Foxconn workers are forced to work very long hours, sometimes up to 60 hours a week, with very few breaks. This is bad because it can lead to exhaustion, both physically and mentally, making workers feel stressed, unhappy, and unwell. It also means they have little time to rest, see family, or enjoy life outside of work. This is bad because overworked employees are more likely to make mistakes or become ill, which can reduce productivity and lead to poor working conditions becoming normal in society.