Development Geography Overview
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Which of the following statements about MEDCs is true?

  • They primarily export raw materials.
  • They tend to have high levels of poverty.
  • They manufacture and export goods. (correct)
  • They have weak education systems.

    • LEDCs have stable governments.

    False

    What is one impact of scale and spatial aspects of development?

    Development can vary from impacting an individual to affecting an entire continent.

    MEDCs often donate financial aid to ______.

    <p>LEDCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of development with their descriptions:

    <p>Micro-scale = Individual actions such as a farmer receiving irrigation water Macro-scale = Effects that impact entire countries Community development = Initiatives like a poultry farm started by a community Continental = Removal of malaria from the African continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of LEDCs?

    <p>High poverty levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There will always be some rich people in LEDCs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do LEDCs primarily import?

    <p>Manufactured goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainable development aim to balance?

    <p>Economic growth and environmental protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rostow's Modernisation Theory outlines three stages of economic development.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to wealth and services as one moves away from the core areas?

    <p>They decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable development should meet current needs without compromising the ability of __________ generations to meet their needs.

    <p>future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Micro-scale = Levels of wealth and services decline with distance from core areas Sustainable Development = Development that meets current needs without compromising future generations Rostow's Modernisation Theory = An economic model outlining five stages of development Economic Activities = Engagement in various functions within multifunctional areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary effect of large-scale construction on the environment?

    <p>Habitat destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the sustainable development model?

    <p>Multiple cores exist in some countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable development can sacrifice the environment for economic gain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A highly educated workforce has no impact on innovation and scientific experimentation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one key component necessary for resolving economic, social, and environmental problems in sustainable development.

    <p>Scientific knowledge or appropriate technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic effect does shifting from agriculture to industry and services typically have on a labor force?

    <p>Increased development and economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over-population can lead to strain on resources and __________ development in an area.

    <p>decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the core and periphery model?

    <p>Core areas exhibit high levels of economic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of trade partnerships has no effect on the availability of goods in a region.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that can dramatically affect the level of development in a region historically.

    <p>Colonisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Development

    • Development is a state of growth
    • Development geography is the use of technology and resources to improve quality of life and standard of living
    • This is achieved through economic, social, and environmental development
    • There are two aspects of development:
      • Standard of living (economic)
      • Quality of life (social)

    Economic Development

    • Refers to a country's wealth development
    • Improves a person's material well-being
    • Economic indicators measure wealth
    • Also known as MEDCs (More Economically Developed Countries)
    • Countries with high levels of economic development

    Social Development

    • Focuses on living conditions
    • Improves a person's general well-being
    • Social indicators measure quality of life
    • Also known as LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries)
    • Countries with low levels of economic development

    Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs)

    • Countries whose level of economic development ranks between developing and developed countries
    • These countries have transitioned from agricultural economies to more industrialized, urban economies.

    Development Indicators

    • Indicators used to compare development levels of different countries
    • Can be grouped into 3 categories:
      • Economic indicators (measuring wealth)
      • Social indicators (measuring quality of life)
      • Demographic indicators (statistics about the population)

    Economic Indicators

    • GDP (Gross Domestic Product): total value of goods and services produced
    • GNP (Gross National Product): GDP plus income from abroad
    • GDP per capita: country's GDP divided by its population

    Social Indicators

    • Services & facilities
    • Educational level (adult literacy rate; children in school)
    • Healthcare (access to healthcare, doctors)
    • Calorie intake per capita
    • Infant mortality rate
    • Access to clean water
    • Human Development Index (HDI): measures social and economic development

    Demographic Indicators

    • Fertility rate: the average number of children born to a woman
    • Birth rate: number of births per 1000 people per year
    • Death rate: number of deaths per 1000 people per year
    • Infant mortality rate: number of deaths of infants under 1 year per 1000 live births
    • Life expectancy: average years a person is expected to live

    Factors Affecting Development

    • Access to resources (environmental): Natural and man-made resources are not evenly distributed. -Energy consumption: affects development levels based on available energy sources -Natural resources limitation: availability of resources can also affect development.

    • Cultural (social): Education & training levels in a country affect development -Labor force shift: from agriculture to industry and service, -Standard Living: Level of wealth, comfort and necessities for a certain socioeconomic class. -Population growth: Overpopulation can negatively impact a country's resources and slow growth

    • Political (economic): trade imbalances affect the GDP and development of a country

    • Historical and political factors: Colonization and migration can cause development disparities.

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    This quiz explores the concepts of development geography, including the economic and social aspects of development. It covers how technology and resources impact living standards and quality of life across different types of countries. Test your understanding of MEDCs, LEDCs, and NICs.

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