Understanding Global North and Global South

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What is the main concept behind the North-South Divide?

  • Imbalances of economic and political power (correct)
  • Geographical positioning of countries
  • Historical conflicts between countries
  • Cultural differences between countries

Which countries are typically considered as part of the 'Global North'?

  • Canada, United States, Russia (correct)
  • Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria
  • China, Japan, South Korea
  • Australia, New Zealand, India

What characterizes the countries in the 'Global South'?

  • Lower standard of living and economic development (correct)
  • Historical dominance in global political processes
  • Geographical location in the Southern Hemisphere
  • High GDP and Human Development Index (HDI)

Which statement best represents the exceptions to the North-South Divide?

<p>Several countries defy the typical North-South Divide classification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to the More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in the world?

<p>High-Income Countries (HICs) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the countries in the 'Global South'?

<p>Inferior GDP, HDI, and general standard of living (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is known as the South or the 'Poor Side'?

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Where are most of the 'Global North' countries located?

<p>Northern Hemisphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in the world?

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Which term is used to refer to the imbalance of aggregate economic and political power between states?

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Flashcards

North-South Divide

The global imbalance of economic and political power between countries predominantly located in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Global North

Countries typically characterized by higher economic development, including MEDCs.

Global South

Countries typically characterized by lower economic development and standard of living.

MEDCs

More Economically Developed Countries

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HICs

High-Income Countries

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Economic Imbalance

Unequal distribution of economic strength and political power among countries.

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Northern Hemisphere

The half of Earth north of the equator.

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Exceptions(North-South)

Countries that do not fit the typical North-South categorization.

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GDP

Gross Domestic Product (a measure of a country's economic output).

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HDI

Human Development Index (a measure of human development).

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Standard of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a person or community.

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Economic Development

The process of improving the economic well-being of a nation or region.

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Economic Stability

The state of an economy with minimal fluctuations in output, employment, and prices.

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'Poor Side'

An informal term for countries in the Global South due to lower average incomes.

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Economic Power Imbalance

The difference in economic strength among countries.

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