U1: L2: What is development Flashcards
Define Level of development
The view on how developed a country is
Define development gap
The gap between the level of development in rich and poor countries
Define development
Process of change that improves peoples lives
Why can war halt or reverse development? (Non essay form)
. Homes are destroyed
. Money spend on weapons and fighting instead of development
. Fear and anxiety
What is poverty like in poorly developed countries?
Great amount
What is safe water and sanitation like in poorly developed countries?
May have no acess
What is education like in poorly developed countries?
Low % of kids going to school
What is healthcare like in poorly developed countries?
Poor and expensive
What is roads like in poorly developed countries?
Mainly dirt tracks
What is the % of people living in rural areas?
High %
What is the fertility rate like in poorly developed countries?
4 - 5 on average
What is employment like in poorly developed countries?
High % of workers in farms
What is the median age of the population like in poorly developed countries?
Younger than 15
What is poverty like in highly developed countries?
Some
What is safe water and sanitation like in highly developed countries?
Available to all
