Y9 Term 1 Flashcards
1
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What does development mean in Geography?
A
Development measures progress within a country.
2
Q
What is the development gap?
A
It’s the difference between HIC’s (High income countries) and LIC’s (Low income countries.
3
Q
What is globalisation?
A
Globalisation is the way the world is interconnected. It refers to how people communicate as well as world trade, international investment and the sharing of ideas.
4
Q
Is Globalisation a new thing?
A
No, it started in the Middle Ages. Colonisation and exploration meant that ideas, cultures and technologies were shared from one country to another.
5
Q
What technologies have influenced and accelerated globalisation today?
A
Communication and transport
