In this section, the Learning Outcome we will look at is: 3.6 Learning Checklist:
I can explain the economic divide that exists in the world today.
I can describe how to measure economic development.
I can explain the causes of economic development around the world.
I can explain how the economic development of countries can improve.
The Economic Divide in the World Today
1. ‘There is a divide in our world today based on the economic development between countries. There are rich and there are poor countries. Generally, these countries are defined as the affluent North and less affluent South.’
Affluent means wealthy. Exam Dictionary
The World by Region and Income, 2020
I can examine the patterns of development of countries around the world.
I can interpret information from maps, articles and infographics.
I can analyse charts.
GeoSkill
Map interpretation. Read the legend carefully to better understand the information on this map.
Low income Lower-middle income Upper-middle income High income
(i) Draw a line on this map that divides (approximately) the world into the affluent North and less affluent South.
(ii) Name a high-income country found above the line you have drawn: (iii) Name a low-income country found below the line you have drawn: (iv) Name a high-income country found below the line you have drawn: