global development and human wellbeing

Question 1

Distribution:

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The way things are spread out over an area, like the arrangement of people, resources, or features on the Earth’s surface.

Question 2

Density:

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The number of people or objects in a given area, usually measured per square kilometer.

Question 3

MEDCS

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(More Economically Developed Countries): Countries with higher levels of industrialization, income, and access to resources.

Question 4

LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries):

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Countries with lower levels of industrialization, income, and access to resources.

Question 5

Birth rate:

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The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.

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Death rate:

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The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.

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Fertility rate:

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The average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.

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Infant mortality rate:

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The number of infants who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Question 9

Child mortality rate:

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The number of children who die before a certain age (usually 5 years old) per 1,000 live births.

Question 10

Demographic Transition Model:

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A model that shows the stages a society goes through as it transitions from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

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Life expectancy:

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The average number of years a person is expected to live, often at birth.

Question 12

Population pyramid:

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A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.

Question 13

Human rights:

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Fundamental rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled, regardless of their nationality, gender, or other factors.

Question 14

Ageing population:

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A population with a growing proportion of elderly people.

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Youthful population:

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A population with a higher proportion of young people.

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Quantitative indicators:

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as population figures, GDP, or birth rates.

Question 17

Improved drinking sources:

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Safe and reliable sources of drinking water, such as piped water, wells, or protected springs.

Question 18

Qualitative indicators:

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Non-numeric data that describe qualities or characteristics, such as cultural practices or social attitudes.

Question 19

Human Development Index:

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A composite measure of a country’s development, including income, education, and life expectancy.

Question 20

Sustainable Development Goals: .

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Global goals adopted by the United Nations to address social, economic, and environmental challenges

Question 21

Bilateral aid:

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Aid given directly from one country to another.

Question 22

Multilateral aid:

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Aid provided by multiple countries or international organizations for common development goals.

Question 23

Sanitation:

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The provision of clean water and proper disposal of waste to maintain public health.

Question 24

Urban: .

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Areas characterized by high population density, infrastructure, and development, typically found in cities and towns

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Rural:

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Areas with lower population density, often associated with agriculture and less developed infrastructure.

Question 25

Indigenous:

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Native or original inhabitants of a region or country with distinct cultures and traditions.

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Non-indigenous:

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People or groups who have settled in an area where they are not originally from.

Question 26

Closing the gap:

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Efforts to reduce disparities or inequalities, often related to development, income, or health.