Intro to Development

1. The world is divided into the Global North and __________ by the Brandt Line.

Development refers to the process of improving people’s lives through access to resources, technology, and __________.

1. The wealth disparity between the richest 1% and the rest of the population has __________ over time.

1. Development is often measured by economic factors such as __________ and GNI

1. Geographers use different __________ to classify levels of development across regions.

What is the Brandt Line used to divide?

• Global North and Global South

• Developed and Developing Countries

• Rich and Poor Countries

• Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Which city is often voted as the most beautiful in the U.S. but is unaffordable for many?

• San Francisco

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Miami

What has China experienced in the past 30 years according to the passage?

• Fastest economic growth

• Highest levels of personal liberty

• Best working conditions

• Lowest air pollution

According to the passage, which U.S. state has the healthiest people?

• Colorado

• Utah

• Texas

• California

What percentage of the world's wealth is controlled by the richest 1% according to Credit Suisse’s global wealth report?

• More than half

• 42.5%

• 25%

• 10%