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Comparing Rich and Poor 01

Why are some countries rich while others stay poor? Discover how wealth, services and living standards vary around the world in KS3 Geography.

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Fascinating Fact:

Richer countries usually have a higher GDP and can afford better schools, hospitals and proper roads, while many of the poorest countries rely on dirt tracks and limited services.

In KS3 Geography, you compare richer and poorer countries to understand global inequality. You will look at GDP, access to services and quality of life to see how development levels differ.

Key Terms

GDP: Gross Domestic Product, the total value of all goods and services a country produces in a year.
Development: The progress a country makes in improving wealth, services and people’s standard of living.
Quality of life: How comfortable and secure people feel, including income, health, education and housing.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does GDP mean in Geography?

In Geography, GDP means Gross Domestic Product. It is the total value of everything a country produces in a year and is often used to compare how rich countries are.

Why are some countries richer than others in KS3 Geography?

Countries are richer or poorer for many reasons, including climate, natural resources, trade links, history and government decisions. These factors affect jobs, income and access to services.

How do geographers compare rich and poor countries?

Geographers compare rich and poor countries using indicators such as GDP per person, life expectancy, literacy rates and access to clean water and healthcare.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

GDP can show a country's wealth. What does it mean?

General Development Plan

Great Development Project

Gross Debt Peak

Gross Domestic Product

The formula for working it out is very complicated but, put simply, you can think of it as being the total value of goods produced, divided by population

2 .

GDP is always given in what currency?

British Pounds

Euros

Japanese Yen

U.S. Dollars

Currency exchange rates change from minute to minute - if every country's GDP is worked out in the same currency, it means that they can be compared directly

3 .

Many poor countries are in which climate zone?

Arctic

Mediterranean

Temperate

Tropical

Richer countries tend to be in temperate areas with milder temperatures

4 .

Which is not an indicator of health in a poor country?

Calorie intake

Life expectancy

Literacy rates

Number of people per doctor

People in the richest countries can afford to buy more food, so their calorie intake is higher than for people in poorer countries

5 .

Which letters are used to describe a poorer country?

LADC

LEDC

LODC

LUDC

Less Economically Developed Country

6 .

Which continent has the greatest number of LEDCs?

Africa

Asia

North America

South America

It is difficult to develop an industrial economy in large areas of Africa

7 .

What does the 'N' stand for in GNP?

National

Natural

Nominal

Normal

Gross National Product - it is GDP plus any money earned from abroad

8 .

LEDCs are sometimes called what?

First World

Fourth World

Second World

Third World

The 'First World' countries are the world's richest nations

9 .

Which is not a good reason for GDP being measured in U.S. Dollars?

It is the world's major international currency

People in most countries know what the Dollar is worth

The Dollar's rate of exchange never alters

The wealth of countries can easily be compared

The rate of exchange between ALL currencies is constantly changing

10 .

Some of the poorest countries are in SSA, which means what?

Self-Sufficient Asia

Struggling South America

Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Standard Areas

Life in this part of the world is extremely tough

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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