Fig. 6.1 shows changes in the share of world wealth production (GDP) in three world regions. These changes are part of globalisation.
Describe the changes in each region.
(i)
Europe
[1]
(ii)
Asia-Pacific region
[1]
(iii)
USA
[2]
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Improved communication is part of globalisation. Table 6.1 shows changes in internet use in different parts of the world.
Table 6.1
Percentage of the population who use the internet
| 2005 | 2014 |
Africa | 2 | 19 |
N and S America | 36 | 65 |
Arab States | 8 | 41 |
Asia-Pacific | 9 | 32 |
Europe | 46 | 75 |
(i)
Which region shown in Table 6.1 has seen the greatest increase in percentage internet use?
[1]
(ii)
Suggest how increased internet use can help people in LEDCs.
[3]
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Study Fig. 5.2, which shows indicators of development for selected countries in Africa.
Country | Life expectancy (years) | Energy use per person (kg. of oil equivalent) | Number of doctors (per 100 000 people) | Adult literacy (percentage) |
Angola | 55 | 606 | 8 | 67 |
Egypt | 73 | 735 | 212 | 58 |
Ethiopia | 61 | 299 | 3 | 43 |
Kenya | 64 | 494 | 13 | 85 |
South Africa | 50 | 2587 | 69 | 87 |
Tanzania | 61 | 465 | 2 | 78 |
Uganda | 54 | 776 | 5 | 70 |
Fig. 5.2
(i)
Identify the country which:
- has the lowest percentage of people who can read and write;
- is likely to have the poorest access to a doctor;
- has the lowest energy use per person.
[3]
(ii)
Which country, listed in Fig. 5.2, do you consider has the highest level of development?
Justify your answer.
Country ................................
Justification ....................................
[5]
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