Development gap
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Development gap. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of the following is a measure of the average wealth of a country's population?
- A) GNI per capita
- B) Birth rate
- C) Literacy rate
- D) Life expectancy
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Answer: GNI per capita
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita is calculated by dividing the total annual income of a country by its population. It is a standard economic indicator used to compare the relative wealth of different nations, although it does not account for the distribution of wealth within that country.
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Question 2
What is the term used to describe a country that is in the early stages of economic development and industrialisation?
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Answer: LIC
Low-Income Countries (LICs) are nations with a low GNI per capita. They often rely heavily on primary sector industries like agriculture and may face challenges with infrastructure and basic services.
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Question 3
Which factor is a physical cause of uneven development?
- A) Poor governance
- B) Lack of natural resources
- C) History of colonisation
- D) Unfair trade
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Answer: Lack of natural resources
Physical factors include geography, climate, and natural resources. A country lacking valuable resources like minerals or fertile land may struggle to develop an industrial base compared to countries with abundant natural wealth.
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