U4AOS1 Flashcards
Globalisation
The process whereby boundaries between countries are reduced or eliminated, allowing individuals, groups and countries to act on a global scale.
Processed food
Processed foods relate to any food items that have been deliberately changed from the natural state before being made available to eat.
World Trade
The exchange of goods and services between countries
GNI per capita
The average income earned by members of a country in one year
Relative Poverty
Living on less than 50% of the median income in a country
Extreme poverty
Living on less than US$2.15 per day
Digital technology
Electronic products that allow people to share data in a digital format
The global distribution and marketing of processed foods
Making processed food availible in more parts of the world and using strategies to increase their consumption
Discrimination
An individual or group of people being treated differently to other groups or individuals
Tourism
Individuals visiting other places than their homes for leisure purposes
Economic sustainability
The capacity for current and future generations to earn an income that can support a decent standard of living
Environmental sustainability
Ensuring the the natural environment is utilised in a way that will preserve resources into the future
Social Sustainability
Current and future generations having the same access to social resources such as human rights, political stability and education
Social Characteristics of LMICs
- Low gender equality
- High birth rates
- Low education and employment levels
Economic characteristics of LMICs
- Limited range of industries
- Poverty Rates
