Tourism & development
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Tourism & development. 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
What is the primary term for the economic gap between the wealthy global north and the developing global south?
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Answer: Development gap
This term describes the disparity in economic and social indicators between more developed countries and less developed countries. It is often measured using metrics like GDP per capita, life expectancy, and literacy rates to highlight global inequality.
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Question 2
Which of the following is a classic example of a push factor for migration from a rural area to a city?
- A) Better healthcare access
- B) Increased employment opportunities
- C) Lack of agricultural mechanisation
- D) Improved education facilities
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Answer: Lack of agricultural mechanisation
Push factors are the negative aspects of a location that force people to leave. In rural areas, a lack of modern machinery often leads to low productivity and poverty, pushing workers to seek employment in urban centres.
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Question 3
What does the acronym LIC stand for in the context of global development?
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Answer: Low Income Country
The World Bank classifies countries based on their Gross National Income per capita. LICs are nations with the lowest levels of economic development, often facing challenges such as limited infrastructure and reliance on primary industries.
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