Geography revision Flashcards
What is development?
Development referees to the country’s standard of living and the quality of life in the country.
How is development measured?
In geography we can measure development with the HDI, which is the human development index. It is rated like this because of each individual country’s achievements as well as their health, knowledge and standard of living.
Why do different countries develop at different rates?
Some countries might be poorer than other countries so they don’t have the money to grow their economy. Also it might be the rulers they live and work under. Or even it might be because of where the countries are compared to where the rich countries are.
How does conflict affect levels of development?
Conflict affects the level of development because lots of money is spent maintaining a conflict. Also, it can destroy the country’s infrastructure and destabilise the country.
Why are coastlines important?
Coastlines are important because they offer a lot for the local towns and cities but also their local environment. They can offer economical resources for their local communities and also a place for the environment to thrive.
How does the sea affect coastlines?
Coastal landforms can be formed by erosion or deposition. It can either take materials away (erosion) or drop materials (deposition) to create something new. Erosion can happen by sea currents, waves, tides, wind, rain, weathering, mass movement, and gravity. This creates things like fjords or the bay of Fundy.
The importance of the coastline for tourism?
Coastal areas are often cooler than places inland. So, on hot days people go to the beach to cool off and swim in the sea. Many people enjoy relaxing on a beach. This is why in recent years, tourism in Dubai and Australia has rocketed up. However, In the past sunbathing was very popular, although today tourists are more aware of the dangers of too much sun.
