GCSE RIVERS
Development - the syllabus
Contrasts in development are related to economic, environmental, social and political conditions.
Contrasts between MEDCs and LEDCs in measures of population such as birth
rate, death rate, natural increase; health such as
infant mortality, people per doctor and life expectancy; housing, literacy
and GNP.
Economic and political conditions impact upon levels of development such
as the industrial structure and the political policies of the Government.
Environmental conditions and hazards contribute to differences in levels
of development. Differences in availability and cleanliness of water supply
between MEDCs and LEDCs. Differences in quality and quanty of food supply
in LEDCs. Sample studies to illustrate these problems and solutions to
them. The solutions should illustrate the way in which some schemes use
appropriate technology and promote sustainable development whereas others
may not always benefit the environment and the local population.
Trade and aid in MEDCs and LEDCs and its consequences.
North v South. the main pattern of trade and the balance of trade between
the north and the south. The types of products
produced. The socio-economic, environmental and political advantages and
disadvantages of this pattern of trade to
MEDCs and LEDCs. Small scale studies to show how trade is interdependent.
The possible solutions to the imbalance of trade such as fair trade and its importance for global citizenship.
Why is aid needed? Different types of aid. emergency (short term), political,
charitable, conditional (tied) aid, long term aid. Sample studies to illustrate
the different types of aid
and the advantages and disadvantages of these types of aid.
Informal rural housing, Brazil
REVISION
visit these web links to help you revise for the DEVELOPMENT section
1.Learn on the Internet
2. BBC Bitesize
3. S-cool development revision pages - includes tests and exam practice
4. Measuring development
5. Changes in employment in Britain - to compare with an LEDC country
6. Development links
7. development exam practice
8. Geo facts - some facts to quote to add detail in questions
9. Geo revision notes - you will need to register and receieve a password
10. Why famine stalks Africa
EXCELLENT famine in Africa pages from the BBC
Ethiopians rely on food imports
11. World Trade Organisation GATT
12.Mercosur - common market of THE SOUTH
13. EU - MEDC common market of Europe
13. CAFOD
14. OXFAM