Global South and North Overview
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Which regions are included in the Global South?

  • Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and developing countries in Asia (correct)
  • Australia and Antarctica
  • Europe and North America
  • Russia and Japan
  • Which countries are considered the largest Southern states by land area and population?

  • Germany and France
  • Brazil, India, China, Indonesia, Mexico (correct)
  • Australia and Nigeria
  • USA and Canada
  • What characteristics generally differentiate the Global North from the Global South?

  • Foods consumed and traditional customs
  • Popular sports and entertainment
  • Language spoken and climate
  • Levels of wealth, economic development, income inequality, democracy (correct)
  • Why is international trade important?

    <p>To expand markets and access goods and services not available domestically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trait of states in the Global North?

    <p>Technologically advanced manufactured product exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of international trade?

    <p>More competitive pricing resulting in cheaper products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the division between the North and the South often challenged?

    <p>By being considered incompatible with reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do some countries treat imported goods according to the text?

    <p>They treat them the same as domestically produced goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In economic terms, how is the income distributed between the North and South as of the early 21st century?

    <p>North has four-fifths of world's income, South has one-fifth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recognized the importance of international trade early on?

    <p>Adam Smith and David Ricardo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the North–South divide mainly based on?

    <p>Socio-economic and political factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries are typically included in the Global North as per the text?

    <p>United States, Canada, European countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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