Key Terms

Question 1

LEDC

Answer 1

A Less Economically Developed Country
Often recognised by its poverty and low standard of living
E.g. Kenya

Question 2

MEDC

Answer 2

A More Economically Developed Country
Often recognised by its wealth and high standard of living
E.g. Ireland

Question 3

Economic indicators

Answer 3

Figures relating to the wealth and economy of a country

E.g. GNP (Gross National Product)

Question 4

Social indicators

Answer 4

Figures relating to the quality of life within a country

E.g. Life expectancy

Question 5

Primary activity

Answer 5

An activity that uses the Earth’s resources as a way of making money
E.g. Farming

Question 6

Secondary activity

Answer 6

An activity that involves the manufacturing of a product to make money
E.g. Factory jobs/baking

Question 7

Tertiary activity

Answer 7

An activity where a service is provided

E.g. Hairdresser

Question 8

Quaternary activity

Answer 8

An activity that focuses on the research and development of a new product
E.g. Drugs

Question 9

Interdependent

Answer 9

Describes countries which rely on other countries to get products they need and earn money because they cannot produce everything they need themselves.