Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries for Quizlet Live
Developed Population
about 1/5 of the world's population
per capita GDP
an estimate of the average wealth of a person in that country
Developed Environment
environmental laws are utilized, natural resources are fully exploited
Developing Industry
few people in manufacturing or service industry; industrial products must be imported, more people are farmers.
Developed Transportation
transportation and communication networks are well developed with high levels of technology
Developing Transportation
transportation and communication networks not well developed
Developing Population
4/5 of the world's population
life expectancy
A figure indicating how long, on average, a person may be expected to live. Indicates quality of healthcare.
Developed Examples
Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe, USA, Canada
Developed Agriculture
Few people work in agriculture, it is commerical and not subsistence
Developed GDP
High per capita GDP, $7500 or more
Developing Examples
Latin America, Africa south of the Sahara, Middle East, North Africa, China, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Developing Education
Most are not well educated with lower literacy rates.
Developed Population Density
Most people live in cities; 75% or more are urbanites
developing nation definition
Nations that are economically and technologically disadvantaged
Developed Lifespan
People live long lives (around 75 years)
Developing Population Growth
Population is growing rapidly (pink)
Developed Population Growth
Population is growing slowly; birth and death rates are low (green line)
literacy rate
Shows the percentage of people in a country who can read and write at an elementary school level. Indicates the quality of education.
developed nation definition
a country with a modern industrial society and a well-developed economy
Developed Energy
consumption of energy is high (red)
Developing Energy
consumption of energy is low (tan)
Developing Environment
control of the environment is low
Developing Agriculture
many people work in agriculture; mostly subsistence farming
Developing Population Density
most live in rural areas or urban slums; city growth is overwhelming the infrastructure
Developed Industry
most work in manufacturing or service industry
Developed Education
people are well educated and highly skilled; literacy rates around 100%
Developing Lifespan
people do not live long lives (around 50-60 years)
