Development Flashcards
What does GDP mean?
It is the total income of a country per year devided by the number of people in the country. It gives us an idea of how much money a government has to spend on it’s population
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Why might a country’s GDP go up or down?
As there may be a sudden rise in population, a war or a natural disaster
What can we use to measure a country’s development?
The surroundings the number of immigrants the architecture of buildings the cars the roads medical hygiene standards the currency rates
What does GNP stand for?
Gross national product
What does GNP mean?
It is the total value of goods and services provided by all citizens of a country (wether within or outside the country) devided by the number of people. Measured in US dollars
What does LIC stand for?
Low Income Country
What does HIC stand for?
High income country
What does NIC mean?
Newly industrialised country
What is the brandt line and where on the globe is it?
The brandt line generally separates HIC’s with LIC’s it is just above the equator
What is positive correlation?
Positive correlation means as GDP goes up so does the other development indicator
What is negative correlation?
As GDP increases the other variable decreases
Name three main reasons why countries are poor?
Historical
Economical
Environmental
Give 5 ways we can asses someones quality of life
How much food and water they get If they live in a HIC or a LIC If their medication is good Level of education Their shelter
Give 4 indicators of how developed a country is
People per doctor Infant death rate Income per average person Fertility rate HDI
Give 2 causes of poverty that are historical reasons
Colonisation
The slave trade
Give 2 political reasons for poverty
War
Corruption
Give 2 economical reasons for poverty
Debt
Unfair trade
Give 2 natural reasons for poverty
Natural disasters
Weather/Climate
Give 5 ways we can asses someones quality of life
How much food and water they get If they live in a HIC or a LIC If their medication is good Level of education Their shelter
Give 4 indicators of how developed a country is
People per doctor Infant death rate Income per average person Fertility rate HDI
Give 2 causes of poverty that are historical reasons
Colonisation
The slave trade
Give 2 political reasons for poverty
War
Corruption
Give 2 economical reasons for poverty
Debt
Unfair trade
Give 2 natural reasons for poverty
Natural disasters
Weather/Climate
What is the demographic transition model?
The demographic transition model shows population change over time. it shows hot B/R and D/R affect the growth of a country
What is the first stage of development?
In stage 1 the total population is low but is balanced due to high birth rates.
What is the second stage of development?
In the second stage of development the total population rises as death rates fall due to better health care but births remain high
What is the third stage of development?
In the third stage of development the total population is still rapidly rising. the gap between birth and death rates narrows due to the availability of contraception and fewer children being born
What is the fourth stage of development?
In the fourth stage of development total population is high, but is balanced by it is balanced by a low birth rate and a low death rate. Birth control is widely available and there is a desire for smaller families
What is the fifthstage of development?
In the final stage of development total population is high but going into decline due to an ageing population. There is a continued desire for smaller families, with people opting to have children later in life
What is a dependancy ratio?
A dependancy ratio is a measure showing the number of dependants (aged 0-14 and over the age of 65) in comparison to the total population aged 15-64
What is the vicious circle of poverty?
The vicious circle of poverty is a cycle that keeps repeating itself, the stages are, -Poverty -Bad Diet -Poor Health -Low Productivity -Low Income the cycle then repeats itself
