Defining development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What does development primarily measure in a country?
What does development primarily measure in a country?
Standard of living
Which factor is NOT mentioned as part of quality of life in development?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as part of quality of life in development?
Tourist attractions
Which industries typically provide better wages than agriculture?
Which industries typically provide better wages than agriculture?
Manufacturing & service
How do democratic systems contribute to development?
How do democratic systems contribute to development?
They allow citizen voice in decisions
What does access to electricity enable?
What does access to electricity enable?
Education, healthcare & business
Why are food & water security considered fundamental to development?
Why are food & water security considered fundamental to development?
They're prerequisites for all else
How can low-income countries improve development through infrastructure?
How can low-income countries improve development through infrastructure?
New roads & railways
What are the three components of food security?
What are the three components of food security?
Availability, access, knowledge
How many people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water?
How many people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water?
2 billion
How does water security benefit women specifically?
How does water security benefit women specifically?
Enables income-generating activities
Why is promoting gender equality important for low-income country development?
Why is promoting gender equality important for low-income country development?
It utilises all citizens' talents
What does food security provide reliable access to?
What does food security provide reliable access to?
Sufficient affordable nutritious food