Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Geography Year 9 > Development > Flashcards

Development Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
U.S. Geography flashcards World Geography flashcards
1
Q

Population Structure

A

The number (or percent) of people in a country in age group (eg. 10-14). It also shows the percentage of males/females

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Demographic data

A

All data linked to population changes: birth rate, death rate etc.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Birth Rate

A

Number of lives births per 1000 people per year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Death Rate

A

Number of deaths per 1000 people per year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Dependency Ratio

A

Proportion of people below (0-14) and above (over 65) normal working age. Its calculated by:
π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘”+πΈπ‘™π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘™π‘¦/π‘Šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Žπ‘”π‘’ π‘₯ 100

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Fertility Rate

A

Average number of births per woman in her reproductive life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Infant Mortality

A

Number of children (less than 1 year old) per 1000 live births who die
before their 1st birthday

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Life Expectancy

A

Average number of years a person can expect to live

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Maternal Mortality

A

Number of mothers per 100,000 who die in childbirth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is development?

A

the economic, social and political progress of a country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is globalization?

A

the process where places become more interconnected as a result of the increase in the global trade of goods and global companies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a TNC?

A

A company that provides and sells products in more than one country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is inequality?

A

extreme differences between poverty and wealth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What do IGOs stand for?

A

Inter-governmental organisations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are IGOs?

A

International groups, made up of a number of different countries who play a large part in the making of international laws

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why do we need IGOs? (Give 1 reason)

A

-to allow for cooperation between different states while allowing them to maintain their sovereignity.
-it keeps states/individuals accountable for injustice
-fosters peace and maintains international law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Give an example of an Environment IGO

A

The Intergovernmental panel on climate change

18
Q

Give an example of an Economic IGO

A

The world bank

19
Q

Give an example of a Health IGO

A

World Health Organisation

20
Q

Give an example of a Security IGO

A

The UN Security Council

21
Q

Give an example of a Trade IGO

A

The World Trade Organisation

22
Q

What is the purpose of The Intergovernmental panel on climate change?

A

They research climate change to provide governments with information for making climate related policies

23
Q

What is the purpose of The World Bank?

A

They help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by lending money to their governments

24
Q

What is the purpose of the World Health Organisation?

A

To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable

25
Q

What is the purpose of The UN Security Council?

A

To maintain international peace and security

26
Q

What is the purpose of the The World Trade Organisation?

A

To help trade flow as freely as possible

27
Q

What is a migrant?

A

A person who moves from one place to another

28
Q

What is an immigrant?

A

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

29
Q

What is an emigrant?

A

A person who leaves their own country to permanently live in another country

30
Q

What is forced migration?

A

When someone has no choice to leave their country as they may fear harm or death

31
Q

What is voluntary migration?

A

When someone chooses to leave their home for a better life

32
Q

What is a refugee?

A

Someone who must leave their home are for their own safety and survival

33
Q

What is an asylum seeker?

A

Someone who must leave their home for their own safety and survival. They are waiting for a decision so see if they can stay in a safe country

34
Q

What is remittance

A

Money sent home by migrants to their families

35
Q

What is push factor?

A

Something that motivates a person to migrate away from their country

36
Q

What is pull factor?

A

Something that motivates a person to move to a new country

37
Q

What challenges do refugees and asylum seekers face? (name 3)

A

-racism
-language barrier
-cost of moving
-visa issues
-accommodation

38
Q

What does IMF stand for?

A

The International Monetary Fund

39
Q

What is the purpose of the IMF?

A

promote global economic growth and financial stability

40
Q

Give evidence for the world bank aiding projects

A

They gave loan grants to the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement project

41
Q

Give evidence for the IMF providing money for countries facing hardships

A

They approved a $6 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan

Geography Year 9 (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions