Development-­‐ Exam Study Guide Chapter 9-­‐ Diff. Geography Name: _________________ Key Issue #1: Why Does Development Vary Among Countries? The Basics 1. What are the key differences between Developed Countries and Developing Countries? 2. What are the key indicators for development of a country? Type of Description and Components of Indicator Examples for Developed and Indicator Developing Countries A. Developed: Developing: B. Developed: Developing: C. Developed: Developing: 2. Explain the graph below and what it tells you about development Description of Graph 3. What are the three types of job sectors, and describe what types of economic activities take place within each sector? Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector Deeper Understanding 4. Why would the following information about a country indicate that it is a developed or a developing country? For each, site specific examples from the textbook. Developed Country Developing Country Literacy Rate Natural Rate of Increase Consumer Goods Types of Jobs 5. The textbook makes the distinction that developed countries tend to have higher levels of education, healthcare, and productivity. Do you think that these items indicate the level of development OR are a result of the level of development? Support your answer (and this is mainly an opinion question, so there may not be a right or wrong answer!) Chapter 9 Key Issue #4: Why Do Less Developed Countries Face Obstacles to Development? The Basics 1. What are the two fundamental obstacles for LDCs in trying to encourage more rapid development? a. _______________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________ 2. Describe the following models of development used by LDCs to encourage rapid development. Development Through Development Through Self-­‐Sufficiency International Trade Basic Elements of the Approach Key Concept(s) or Theory (If Any) Example(s) of the Approach Problems with Approach 3. What is the Rostow’s Development Model, and when did it become popular? 4. What are the 5 stages of Rostow’s Development Model? Stage of Rostow’s Model Description/Definition 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. Who founded the World Trade Organization (WTO) and what was the purpose of the organization? 6. How do LDCs gain funding for their development? 7. What are Structured Adjustment Programs? 8. What are transnational Corporations, and what are some examples of how they work? Deeper Understanding of Concepts from Chapter 9 Key Issue #4: 9. Compare Rostow’s Model to the different sectors of jobs. What types of jobs would fit under each stage? Stages of Type(s) of What’s the Rostow’s Model Job Sector(s) Connection Stage 1: The Traditional Society Stage 2: Preconditions for Takeoff Stage 3: The Takeoff Stage 4: The Drive to Maturity Stage 5: The Age of Mass Consumption 10. Describe the “Four Asian Dragons” and their success (and struggles) with the International Trade Model.