North-South divide p257 - p259

Question 1

The North-South DIVIDE is also called the ……..

Answer 1

Brandt Line

Question 2

The North-South divide (Brandt Line) was called this by a German, named …..

Answer 2

Willy Brandt (he investigated the differences in economic development)

Question 3

Explain what the North-South divide is

Answer 3

Imaginary line separating the NORTH (economically developed countries) from the SOUTH (less economically developed countries)

Question 4

There are some countries in the SOUTH that are very developed, name 2

Answer 4

Australia & New Zealand

Question 5

Because one cannot exclude all the countries in the south, economists nowadays refer to the ……., rather than the North-South divide

Answer 5

development gap

Question 6

What are the CAUSES of the DEVELOPMENT GAP or North-South divide?

Answer 6

1) Colonialism
2) MNEs (Multinational Enterprises)
3) Weak currencies
4) Dependence on natural resources

Question 7

Colonialism - explain in short

Answer 7

The Cape Province was a colony of Britain. Developed countries (like Britain) used the natural resources for their own enrichments

Question 8

Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) - explain in short

Answer 8

Labour is normally cheaper in developing countries. Some MNEs pay low wages and take the profits back to their own countries.

Question 9

Weak currencies - explain in short

Answer 9

Developing countries find it difficult to trade and compete against developed countries. It is easier for developed countries with for example the US Dollar, British pound and the EURO

Question 10

Dependence on natural resources - explain in short

Answer 10

Developing countries depend on it’s natural resources. If the prices fall, it affects the economy negatively.

Question 11

South Africa is part of BRICS. Which countries are part of this?

Answer 11

B - Brazil
R - Russia
I - India
C - China
S - South Africa

Question 12

What is the BRICS?

Answer 12

Organization of highly developing non-Western countries

Question 13

What are the main characteristics of the North-South divide?

Answer 13

******NORTH SOUTH
Economic growth = High Low
Population = 25% 75%
Standard of living = High Low
World economy = Dominates Small
Technology = Advanced Poor
Life expectancy = 70+ yrs 50+ yrs
Political power = Strong Less

Question 14

The Development Gap recognizes that development is an ongoing process. There are 2 extremes. Name them

Answer 14

1) State of underdevelopment
2) Full development

Question 15

To close the gap between ‘State of underdevelopment’ to ‘Full development’, the UN is using ……..

Answer 15

Millennium Development Goal 8(MGD8)