Unit 1.5 Global Patterns Of Development

Question 1

What is the term that is used to describe low income countries (LEDC)?

Answer 1

Less Economically Developed Countries.

Question 2

List 4 descriptors of developed countries.

Answer 2

High Income
Rich
Industrialized
More Economically Developed.

Question 3

List 6 factors associated with More Economically Developed Countries

Answer 3

A more industrialised economy with exports of manufactured goods

A mainly urban population

A move towards a more democratic government

A population growing slowly or decreasing

Advanced infrastructure

Higher quality housing with clean water and good sanitation

A larger variety of foodstuffs

Higher energy consumption

Adequate social security payments and pensions

Greater gender equality

Greater human rights and fairer treatment of minority groups

Better access to new technology

A higher life expectancy