is a clear north-south divide in the world when looking at how developed countries are (with the exception of Australia and New Zealand). Another simple way of classifying countries is using the terms ‘MEDC’ and ‘LEDC’. However‚ the world has changed massively in recent years‚ and some LEDCs were growing at a fast pace. A new category was created‚ called newly industrialized countries (NIC). Five-fold division based on wealth: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rich industrializing countries e.g. UK‚ USA
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With reference to located examples‚ explain why the exploitation of energy resources brings both opportunities and problems to local communities. (25 ) With reference to located examples‚ explain why the exploitation of energy resources brings both opportunities and problems to local communities . (25 ) • Opportunities may include: employment‚ education & training‚ higher more reliable wages‚ improved infrastructure‚ increased facilities‚ e.g. medical‚ social benefits etc. • • Problems may include:
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Introduction “Investigate how the purchase of one electrical item may have a positive or a negative impact on people”. I will be reporting on the positives and negatives of mobile phones. I will investigate how they can be sustainable as well as how they are not sustainable for the future. I will discuss various negative as well as positive issues like the health information regarding mobile phones. How mobile phones has helped the growth of various countries. Also how mobile phones are impacting
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How does the evidence from personal‚ local and national sources help us understand the pattern of population change in the UK? There are many different components that all add together for the reason why population does change in a specific location. This change is considered ‘dynamic’ as it is constantly changing due to many factors that are always effecting the rate of population change. One of the biggest influences of population change would be the birth and death rates of an area. Birth/death
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Green Conception vs. Action Practicing Yours Survey Skills Kim Nora Wiltfang•Alexander G. M. Hopf Biology Practical • B.I.S. • 14th June 2011 From: “Rette - die-Natur“ - Web adress: http://rette-die-natur.ning.com - Accessed on: June 11 13:34 Kim N. Wiltfang• Alexander G. M. Hopf • E-Mail: hopf.business@gmail.com • B.I.S. 1 Introduction In order to practice our survey skills‚ we created a questionnaire consisting of 10 Questions relevant to our field of inquiry Green Conception vs
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Geography Revision; Going Global... Globalisation – The process by which people‚ cultures‚ money‚ goods and information can be transferred between countries with few or no barriers. Impacts of Globalisation; Finance: Global trade barriers being removed. Cheaper mobile and Internet rates. A worldwide reduction in consumer prices. Trillions of dollars are exchanged. Some TNCs. Politics: An expansion of international political organisations. (EU) People: Cheaper mobile and Internet rates
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To what extent can preparedness and planning mitigate the effects of a volcanic hazard (40 marks) Volcanic activity happens across the surface of the globe therefore bringing hazards to every affected area. A hazard is any source of potential damage‚ harm or adverse health effects. A volcanic hazard is any threat to life and infrastructure due to volcanic activity and related situations such as a landslide near the volcano. Volcanoes can be very dangerous and therefore present many hazards towards
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There has been debate over the present-day characteristics of the biome of tropical regions. For some they are viewed as a natural response to the climate of the area. Whereas for others they are regarded as a product of human interferences. Discuss this statement in the context of the biome you have studied. The Amazon rainforest is affected by both human interference such as deforestation as well as the climate contributing to global warming and causing both harm and extinction towards the species
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w w w e tr .X m eP e ap UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS GCE Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level .c rs om MARK SCHEME for the June 2004 question papers 9696 GEOGRAPHY 9696/01 9696/02 9696/03 Paper 1 (Core Geography)‚ maximum raw mark 100 Paper 2 (Physical Geography)‚ maximum raw mark 50 Paper 3 (Human Options)‚ maximum raw mark 50 These mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers and students‚ to indicate the requirements of the examination. They show the
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Centre Number 71 Candidate Number ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) General Certificate of Education January 2013 Geography assessing Human Geography AG121 Assessment Unit AS 2 [AG121] MONDAY 21 JANUARY‚ AFTERNOON TIME 1 hour 30 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided at the top of this page. Section A: candidates must answer this section. Section B: answer all three questions in this section. Section C: answer any two questions from
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