THEME C

• What is development in geography?

  The use of resources to improve living standards
• What are development indicators?

  • Adult literacy rate
  • Infant mortality
  • Life expectancy
  • GNI per capita
  • Percentage of people in farming
• What does GNI per capita measure?

  Economic wealth of people in a country
• What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

  Development with a figure from 0 to 1
• Why is HDI considered the best way to measure development?

  It includes social and economic factors
• What historical factor can affect development?

  Colonialism by powerful countries
• How does colonialism impact a country's development?

  It can lead to instability and poverty
• What is a natural factor that affects development?

  Natural hazards like droughts and floods
• How do natural hazards impact a country's finances?

  They require spending on repairs, not education
• What was a significant event in Haiti in 2010?

  A devastating earthquake occurred
• What can extreme weather lead to in agriculture?

  Inability to grow crops, causing malnutrition
• How does economic activity pressure the environment?

  Mining and tourism can lead to deforestation
• What is sustainable development?

  • Maximizes economic, social, and environmental benefits
  • Minimizes drawbacks in these areas
• What is the first goal of sustainable development?

  End poverty for all people
• How does ending extreme poverty affect GNI per capita?

  It allows access to financial services and loans
• What is the aim of Goal 3 in sustainable development?

  Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing
• How does improving healthcare affect life expectancy?

  It increases life expectancy and reduces infant mortality
• What is the focus of Goal 4 in sustainable development?

  Ensure inclusive and quality education for all
• What does providing free education aim to achieve?

  Increase literacy rates and decrease birth rates
• What does Fairtrade ensure for producers?

  They receive a fair and guaranteed price
• How does Fairtrade benefit producers?

  It allows them to pay for basic needs
• What is one benefit of Fairtrade for communities?

  Access to clean water and schools
• What does globalization link together?

  Economies and cultures of different countries
• What are the BRICS countries?

  Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
• What are the benefits of globalization?

  • Large production batches by big companies
  • Increased profits for TNCs
  • Provides employment and basic needs
• What are the negatives of globalization?

  • Unfair pay and bad working conditions
  • Fewer rights for workers
  • Relaxed environmental laws leading to waste