exonomic world Flashcards
development meaning
a positive change to improve things
what is the human development index (HDI)
number calculated using life expectancy, literacy rate, education level and income
takes all into account
best way to measure
what is the NORTH SOUTH divide?
north rich
south poor
classifies the world
ways to classify the world
HIC LIC NEE
physical factors effecting development rate
climate -too hot/too dry, too cold
coastlines - port for trading
natural hazards- people dying, buildings
uneven development consequences?
divide of rich and poor
people cannot afford healthcare etc causing death and disease
causes migration
what are primary products
raw materials
agricultural materials
secondary products
the second link to the chain of industries from primary products
exam of primary to secondary products
cocoa beans to chocolate bars
TNC meaning
transnational corporation
what is a transnational coorporation
a company that operates in two or more countries
what is aid
giving resources, training or money to assist developing nations
what is footloose?
industries that dont need raw materials and make use of information technologies to locate anywhere
types of UK transport
port
heathrow airport
rail
road
how many tonnes of freight pass through uk airport each year
2million tonnes of
