Wider World

Question 1

What is development?

Answer 1

Economic and social development is the process by which the economic well-being and quality of life of a nation, region or local community are improved

Question 2

What is population structure?

Answer 2

The number (or percent) of people in a country in each age group (e.g.10-14). It also shows the percentage of males/females

Question 3

What is demographic data?

Answer 3

All data linked to population changes: birth rate, death rate etc.

Question 4

What is the birth rate?

Answer 4

Number of lives births per 1000 people per year

Question 5

What is the death rate?

Answer 5

Number of deaths per 1000 people per year

Question 6

What is the dependancy ratio and how is it calculated?

Answer 6

Proportion of people below 0-14) and above (over 65) normal working age.
Its calculated by: (young+elderly)/(working age) x100
The lower the number, means less people are dependent - this is good!

Question 7

What is the fertility rate?

Answer 7

Average number of births per woman in her reproductive life

Question 8

What is infant mortality?

Answer 8

Number of children (less than 1 year old) per 1000 live births who die before their 1st birthday

Question 9

What is life expectancy?

Answer 9

Average number of years a person can expect to live

Question 10

What is maternal mortality?

Answer 10

Number of mothers per 100,000 who die in childbirth

Question 11

What is GDP per capita?

Answer 11

The total value of good and services shared out equally among all the people of a country

Question 12

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Answer 12

Human Development Index (score between 0-1) which includes literacy, life expectancy and GNI/capita which is used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.

Question 13

What is the literacy rate?

Answer 13

Number of adults who can read and write in every 100 people

Question 14

What are the ten factors of development?

Answer 14

• GNI
• GDP per capita
• Corruption Perception Index
• HDI
• Fertility rate
• Infant mortality
• Literacy rate
• Life expectancy
• Death Rate
• Birth Rate

Question 15

How does globalisation and TNCs (Transnational corporations) affect development?

Answer 15

Globablisation and TNCs increase development as by increasing the number of countries with manufacturing positions, it enables more people globally to have jobs. This therefore helps boosting the economy, to further encourage connection with the rest of the world. It also decreases the costs of manufacturing products, meaning companies can offer goods at a lower price for other countries.

Question 16

How do governments contribute to globalisation?

Answer 16

National Governments can adopt policies such as free-market liberalisation, privatisation and encouraging business start-ups which accelerate globalisation. These policies can allow cororations to spread their business globally, therefore increasing globablisation.

Question 17

What is inequality?

Answer 17

Extreme differences between poverty and wealth, as well as in people’s wellbeing and access to things such as jobs, housing and education.

Question 18

How do people’s lives differ across the world?

Answer 18

Many people’s lives differ depending on the area and country which they live in. For example, the majortiy of people living in wealthy, developed countries such as the Uk and the US, have access to necessaties such as food, shelter and education. In contrast, within developing countries within areas of central Africa, people are more likely to not have access to these neccessities, live in poor conditions, have little education etc.

Question 19

What are Inter-governmental organisations (IGOs)?

Answer 19

These are international groups, made up of a number of different countries who play a large role in the making of international laws.

Question 20

How do inter-governmental organisations impact: security, trade, the environment, economics and health?

Answer 20

• Security: They play a large role in creating international laws which help to control security and crime in areas around the world. Their primary responsibilty is for tne maintenance of international peace and security.
• Trade: Help trade flow as freely as possible- so long as there are no undesirable side affects amd to reduce trade barriers and problems.
• Environment: Provide policy makers with regular scientific assesments of climate change and make sure countries do what they are supposed to do in favour of the environment.
• Health: Give directions on international health issues and crisises and provide information for governments to make decisions
• Economics: Provide loans for poorer countries and developing countries to achieve sustainable growth by financial investments.

Question 21

What is a migrant and what is an immigrant?

Answer 21

Migrant: A person who moves from one place to another
Immigrant: A person who comes to live permanantly in a foreign country

Question 22

What is the difference between voluntary and forced migration?

Answer 22

Voluntary migration is if someone chooses to leave their home often for a better life however forced migration is if someone has to leave their country as they may fear harm or death.

Question 23

What challenges do refugees and asylum seekers face?

Answer 23

Refugees and asylum seekers are at risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery. This can often involve experiences of mental, physical and sexual violence. Furthermore, many refugees and asylum seekers experience harsh and dirty living conditions and face harm or death through their journey, particularly those who immigrate by boat/ overseas

Question 24

Give an example for each Inter-Givernmental Superpowers:

Answer 24

• Security: UN security council
• Trade: The World Trade organisation
• Environment: The Intergovernmental Point of climate Change (IPCC)
• Economics: The World Bank
• Health: World Health Organisation (WHO)