Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries for Quizlet Live

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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)


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