Patterns of development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What is the commonly used measure of average economic output per person in a country?
What is the commonly used measure of average economic output per person in a country?
GDP per capita
Where are wealthier nations with higher GDP per capita predominantly located?
Where are wealthier nations with higher GDP per capita predominantly located?
Northern hemisphere
What is the GDP per capita range for the USA?
What is the GDP per capita range for the USA?
US$89,000-90,000
Which area shows particularly low GDP per capita in the southern hemisphere?
Which area shows particularly low GDP per capita in the southern hemisphere?
Central Africa
What was London's GDP per capita in 2022?
What was London's GDP per capita in 2022?
£63,407
Which UK region consistently shows the highest standards of living?
Which UK region consistently shows the highest standards of living?
London & South East England
How does coastal access affect a country's development potential?
How does coastal access affect a country's development potential?
Provides trade opportunities
What challenge do landlocked countries face?
What challenge do landlocked countries face?
Higher transport costs
What advantage do former colonial powers often maintain?
What advantage do former colonial powers often maintain?
Economic advantages
Which economic factor helps countries achieve higher development levels?
Which economic factor helps countries achieve higher development levels?
Investment in health & education
When did deindustrialisation accelerate in the UK?
When did deindustrialisation accelerate in the UK?
Latter half of 20th century
Which industries closed during deindustrialisation?
Which industries closed during deindustrialisation?
Mines, steel works, shipyards