Development Indicators
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Name one physical factor that can limit development.
Climate extremes, poor soil, or natural hazards.
What does NGO stand for?
Non-Governmental Organisation
Which continent has the highest number of low-HDI countries?
Africa
What does the term ‘scale’ mean on a map?
The ratio between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground.
Which indicator measures both life expectancy and literacy rate?
Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)
Give one example of a cultural factor that affects development.
Gender inequality, religious beliefs, or traditional roles.
What was one goal of Tanzania’s Ujamaa policy?
To promote equality and rural development through collective farming.
In general, where are the most developed countries located?
In the Northern Hemisphere (e.g. Europe, North America).
What is a choropleth map used to show?
Patterns of data using colour shading (e.g. HDI, GDP).
What does a high HDI value tell us about a country?
It has high life expectancy, good education, and high income levels.
How can colonisation still affect development today?
Former colonies may still depend on exporting raw materials and importing manufactured goods.
How does WaterAid help reduce inequality?
By providing clean water, reducing disease, and freeing up time for education and work.
What term describes when wealth and resources are unevenly spread across the world?
Global inequality
What does a flow-line map show?
Movement of people or goods between places.
What type of indicator is infant mortality rate – economic or social?
Social indicator
Explain how education can improve a country’s level of development.
It increases skills and job opportunities, leading to higher income and productivity.
What is one disadvantage of relying on tourism for development?
It can be seasonal and vulnerable to economic or environmental changes.
Why might a country near the equator face more development challenges?
Hot, humid climates can affect agriculture and health.
What is an isoline map, and what is it commonly used for?
It connects points of equal value, e.g. contour or weather maps.
Name one limitation of using GDP alone to measure development.
It does not show inequality or quality of life.
How can tourism create inequality within a developing country?
Benefits may be limited to urban or coastal areas, leaving rural communities behind.
What type of aid focuses on long-term self-reliance rather than short-term help?
Sustainable aid or development aid.
Give an example of a country that has rapidly developed in recent decades.
China, South Korea, or Singapore.
When describing a spatial pattern, what three key terms could you include?
Distribution, concentration, and anomaly.