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What does LEDC stand for?
What does LEDC stand for?
What does the Infant Mortality Rate measure?
What does the Infant Mortality Rate measure?
What is Overpopulation?
What is Overpopulation?
What is the Birth Rate?
What is the Birth Rate?
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What does MEDC stand for?
What does MEDC stand for?
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Study Notes
LEDC
- Stands for Less Economically Developed Country.
- Characterised by lower levels of economic development, often with lower GDP per capita, high poverty rates, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
Infant Mortality Rate
- Measures the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.
- A key indicator of a country's overall health and well-being, reflecting access to healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation.
Overpopulation
- Occurs when a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment.
- Can lead to resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and social problems.
Birth Rate
- The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a specific time period.
- A key factor in population growth, influenced by factors like age structure, cultural norms, and access to contraception.
MEDC
- Stands for More Economically Developed Country.
- Characterised by higher levels of economic development, typically with higher GDP per capita, lower poverty rates, and advanced infrastructure.
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Test your knowledge of Grade 12 Geography with this comprehensive review exam for Term 1. The exam covers multiple-choice questions, terminology, graphs and calculations, and a long response question. Brush up on key concepts such as infant mortality rate and birth rate as you prepare for this 50-mark, 2-hour exam.