geography development

Question 1

what is development def

Answer 1

“Development is the process of improving the
quality of life.”

• Award 1 mark for further detail: “…through economic growth, better education, and
  healthcare.”

Question 2

infant mortality rate

Answer 2

Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of children under 1 year of age per
1,000 live births. (1 mark)

Question 3

GNI

Answer 3

Gross National Income divided by the population, showing the
average income per person. (1 mark)

Question 4

how has it developed HDI

Answer 4

How HDI measures development (3)
* Award 1 mark for identifying that it uses health, wealth, and education.

• Award 1 mark for identifying that it takes in to account more than one measure of
  development.
• Award 1 mark for identifying HDI components: “HDI uses life expectancy, education,
  and GNI per capita.

Question 5

explain 4 reasons for decline in dethrate

Answer 5

improved healthcare
(e.g., vaccines, hospitals). (1 mark)

Better sanitation and clean water. (1 mark)

Improved food supply and nutrition. (1 mark)

Reduced infant mortality rates due to advancements in health care. (1 mark)

More safety measures taken (1mark)

Question 6

what does DTM stand for

Answer 6

demographic transition mode

Question 7

causes of poverty (4 marks)

Answer 7

Landlocked location limits trade.”
(1 mark)

Natural disasters: “Frequent earthquakes and floods disrupt progress.”
(1mark)

Economy: “Dependence on agriculture with little industry.”
(1 mark)

Education: “Low literacy rates hinder job opportunities.” (1 mark)

Health: “Poor healthcare leads to high disease rates.”
(1 mark)