Newly Emerging Economies (NEEs)
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Newly Emerging Economies (NEEs). Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of these countries is classified as a Newly Emerging Economy (NEE)?
- A) Nigeria
- B) Norway
- C) New Zealand
- D) Netherlands
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Answer: Nigeria
Newly Emerging Economies are countries that have experienced high rates of economic development, usually measured by rapid industrialisation. Unlike high-income countries like Norway or New Zealand, Nigeria is currently transitioning from an economy based on primary industries to one with a growing manufacturing and service sector.
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Question 2
What is the primary economic sector that most NEEs are transitioning away from during their development?
- A) Tertiary
- B) Quaternary
- C) Primary
- D) Secondary
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Answer: Primary
Economic development usually involves a structural shift where a country moves from primary industries, such as farming and mining, into secondary manufacturing. This transition allows for higher value-added goods, which helps boost the country's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
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Question 3
What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year, divided by its population?
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Answer: GNI per capita
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita provides a clearer picture of living standards than total GDP, as it accounts for the size of the population. It is the most common metric used by organisations like the World Bank to categorise countries into low, middle, or high-income groups.
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