geo: development

Question 1

what is development

Answer 1

process
social, environmental, economic inputs
improve quality of life

Question 2

What is economic development

Answer 2

sustained effort of government and community
improve standard of living, economic health of an area
ensure creation of wealth and improve living conditions

Question 3

what is social development

Answer 3

improvements in education, healthcare ,housing

Question 4

What is environmental development

Answer 4

improvement of our surroundings: reduction of water and air pollution

Question 5

what is the RDP

Answer 5

Reconstruction and development programme created to help disadvantaged people. Provides basic needs such as housing, water, electricity, transport, clean and healthy environment, nutrition, healthcare, welfare

Question 6

Ways of measuring development

Answer 6

Economic development : GDP,Per capita GDP
Structure of the economy

Social indicators: literacy and education levels
population figures such as birth rates,
infant mortility rate and life
expectancy
employment rate
level of service provision

Question 7

What is the HDI

Answer 7

Human Development Index
Uses purchasing power or wealth individuals(GDP) per capita
adult literacy
life expectancy 
gives score of  0-1