WorksheetsGeography - GCSE - CEW - Glossary
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Deindustrialisation
a)
The advancement of a country's manufacturing industry due to a surplus of raw materials and lack of competition from NEEs.
b)
The decline of a country's manufacturing industry due to running out of raw materials and competition from NEEs.
2.
Globalisation
a)
The process which has created a more connected world, with increases in the movements of goods (trade) and people (migration & tourism) worldwide.
b)
The process which has created a less connected world, with decreases in the movements of goods (trade) and people (migration & tourism) worldwide.
c)
Term for something that has worldwide affects influencing everyone
3.
Government Policy
a)
A plan or course of action decided by a policeman to manage issues in a country
b)
A plan or course of action decided by a goat to manage issues in a country
c)
A plan or course of action decided by a government to manage issues in a country
d)
A plan or course of action decided by a scientist to manage issues in a country
4.
Primary Industries
a)
Jobs that involve making or improving something eg Cook
b)
Jobs that provide a service eg police
c)
Jobs that are knowledge or research based
d)
Jobs that involve collecting or gathering raw materials
5.
Secondary Industries
a)
Jobs that involve making or improving something eg Cook
b)
Jobs that provide a service eg police
c)
Jobs that are knowledge or research based
d)
Jobs that involve collecting or gathering raw materials
6.
Tertiary Industries
a)
Jobs that involve making or improving something eg Cook
b)
Jobs that provide a service eg police
c)
Jobs that are knowledge or research based
d)
Jobs that involve collecting or gathering raw materials
7.
Quaternary Industries
a)
Jobs that involve making or improving something eg Cook
b)
Jobs that provide a service eg police
c)
Jobs that are knowledge or research based
d)
Jobs that involve collecting or gathering raw materials
8.
Post industrial economy
a)
The economy of many economically developed countries where most employment is now in primary industries.
b)
The economy of many economically developed countries where most employment is now in service industries.
9.
Sustainable development
a)
Development that supports local’s needs, doesn’t damage the environment and can last into the future.
b)
Development that supports other’s needs, damages the economy and can't last into the future.
c)
Development that dosen't support local’s needs, doesn’t damage the environment and can last into the future.
d)
Development that dosen't support local’s needs, damages the environment and can last into the future.
10.
Infrastructure
a)
The abandoned spaces (such as demolished sites, car parks and burnt out buildings) that are needed for a country or region to function properly.
b)
The advanced scientific research labs (such as for diseases like cancer, AI advancement and robotics) that are needed for a country or region to function properly.
c)
The basic equipment and structures (such as roads, utilities, water supply and sewage) that are needed for a country or region to function properly.
11.
Rural
a)
An area or village with a population of less than 10 000
b)
An area or village with a population over 10 000 000 (10 million)
c)
An area or village with a population of less than 100 000
d)
An area or village with a population of less than 1 000
12.
Aid
a)
Weapons, explosives or vehicles sold to a country to help them start conflicts/wars.
b)
Money, resources or services given to a country to help them develop.
c)
Rhinos, Gorillas or Pandas lent to a country to help them breed more.
13.
Birth rate
a)
The number of live births over 10 years per 1000 of the total population.
b)
The number of live births in a year per 1000 of the total population.
c)
The number of live births in a year per 100 of the total population.
d)
The number of live births in a year per 100 of the settlements population.
14.
Commonwealth
a)
27 countries, most of whom were part of the British Empire so have a shared history, politics and culture.
b)
54 countries, most of whom were part of the Mongolian Empire so have a shared history, politics and culture.
c)
54 countries, most of whom were part of the British Empire so have a shared history, politics and culture.
d)
27 countries, most of whom were part of the Mongolian Empire so have a shared history, politics and culture.
15.
Conservation swap
a)
Rich countries cancelling the debt the poor countries owe them in return for poor countries looking after their environments e.g. Peru and USA
b)
Rich countries cancelling the debt the poor countries owe them in return for poor countries agreeing trade deals with them e.g. Peru and USA
c)
Rich countries increasing the debt the poor countries owe them in return for products and services e.g. Peru and USA
d)
Cancelling a country's debt so they do not have to make repayments
16.
Death rate
a)
The number of deaths in a year per 100 of the total population.
b)
The number of deaths in a year per 1000 of the total population.
c)
The number of babys that die before their first birthday in a year per 1000 of the total population.
d)
The number of baby deaths in a year per 1000 of the total population.
17.
Debt abolition / relief
a)
Increasing a country's debt so they have to make repayments
b)
Cancelling a country's debt so they do not have to make repayments
c)
Rich countries cancelling the debt the poor countries owe them in return for poor countries looking after their environments e.g. Peru and USA
18.
Demographic Transition Model (DTM)
a)
A graph showing how changing birth rates and death rates affect population growth over time.
b)
A graph showing how changing age and population rates affect population growth over time.
c)
A graph showing how changing GNI rates and HDI scores affect population growth over time.
19.
Development
a)
The collapse of a country in terms of population growth, the use of medicine and human habitation.
b)
The change of a country in terms of ethnic mix, population density and population distribution.
c)
The progress of a country in terms of economic growth, the use of technology and human welfare.
20.
Development gap
a)
The difference in literacy rates and access to safe water between the world’s richest and newly emerging economies (between HICs and NEEs).
b)
The difference in GNI and People per doctor between the world’s richest and poorest countries (between HICs and LICs).
c)
The difference in standards of living and wellbeing between the world’s richest and poorest countries (between HICs and LICs).
21.
European Union
a)
An international organisation of 27 European countries formed to start wars and share profits among its members.
b)
An international organisation of 27 European countries formed to increase trade and cooperation among its members.
c)
An international organisation of 27 European countries formed to increase population numbers and expand its territory among its members.
22.
Fairtrade
a)
Paying people in LICs a fair price for their products
b)
Paying people in HICs a fair price for their products
c)
A branding to signify a premium luxurious product
23.
Gross national income (GNI)
a)
The total value of goods and services exported by a country in a year, including income from overseas
b)
The total value of goods and services imported by a country in a year, including income from overseas
c)
The total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year, including income from overseas
24.
High income country (HIC)
a)
The wealthiest countries in the world, where the GNI per head is over $12 746, and most citizens have a high quality of life
b)
The poorest countries in the world, where the GNI per head is less than $12 746, and most citizens have a low quality of life
25.
Human Development Index (HDI)
a)
A method of measuring development in which a countries death rate, life expectancy and infant mortality rate are combined to give an overview. 0 (least developed) and 1 (most developed).
b)
A method of measuring development in which GDP per capita, life expectancy and adult literacy are combined to give an overview. 0 (least developed) and 1 (most developed).
c)
A method of measuring development in which GDP per capita, people per doctor and life expectancy are combined to give an overview. 0 (least developed) and 1 (most developed).
26.
Industrial structure
a)
How many factories are still open in the country per 1000 of the population
b)
The relative proportion of the workforce employed in different sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary).
c)
What type of Industry the country is best at based on GNI scores
27.
Infant mortality
a)
The number of deaths in a year per 1000 of the total population.
b)
The number of deaths in a year per 100 of the total population.
c)
The average number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age, per 1000 live births, per year.
d)
The average number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age, per 100 live births, per year.
28.
Information technologies
a)
Computer, internet, mobile phone and satellite technologies – especially those that speed up communication and the flow of information.
b)
Cup and string, smoke signals, semaphore signalling and morse code technologies – especially those that hide communication and the flow of information.
29.
Intermediate technology
a)
The difficult, hard to master and maintain technologies used in a range of economic activities serving local needs in HICs.
b)
The simple, easily learned and maintained technology used in a range of economic activities serving local needs in LICs.
c)
The simple, easily learned but difficult to maintain technologies used in a range of environmental activities serving local needs in LICs.
30.
International aid
a)
Money, resources or services given to a country to help the quality of life and economy of another country
b)
Manure, fertiliser or seeds given to a country to help the farming and environment of another country
c)
Super computers, tablets or robots given to a country to help improve the life expectancy and social status of that country
31.
Life expectancy
a)
The minimum number of years a person might be expected to live.
b)
The maximum number of years a person might be expected to live.
c)
The average number of years a person might be expected to live.
32.
Literacy rate
a)
The total number of people who have basic reading and writing skills.
b)
The percentage of people who have basic reading and writing skills.
c)
The percentage of people who have basic speaking and counting skills.
d)
The total number of people who have basic speaking and counting skills.
33.
Low income country (LIC)
a)
Poorest countries in the world, where the GNI per head is $1045 or more and most citizens have a high quality of life
b)
Wealthiest countries in the world, where the GNI per head is $1045 or more and most citizens have a high quality of life
c)
Poorest countries in the world, where the GNI per head is $1045 or less and most citizens have a low quality of life
34.
Microfinance loans
a)
Very small loans which are given to people in the LICs to help them start a small business.
b)
Very large loans which are given to people in the LICs to help them start an empire of businesses.
c)
Small sums of money given out for free to help people living in LICs to to start a business.
35.
Newly emerging economies (NEEs)
a)
Countries that have begun to experience high rates of economic development, usually with rapid industrialisation and decreasing reliance on agriculture.
b)
Countries that have previously experienced high rates of economic development, usually with rapid industrialisation and decreasing reliance on agriculture.
c)
Countries that have begun to experience severe natural disasters, deindustrialisation and increasing reliance on agriculture.
36.
North-south divide (UK)
a)
Environmental and social differences between Southern England and Northern England. There are clear similarities in language, landscapes, wildlife, and political influence.
b)
Economic and cultural differences between Southern England and Northern England. There are clear differences in health conditions, house prices, earnings, and political influence.
c)
Economic and environmental similaritys between Eastern England and Western England. There are clear differences in landscapes, house prices, earnings, and political influence.
37.
Business Parks
a)
Purpose built areas with rollercoasters and rides, often at the edge of a city and on a main road.
b)
Purpose built areas of housing and small independant shops, often at the edge of a city and on a main road.
c)
Purpose built areas of offices and warehouses, often at the edge of a city and on a main road.
d)
An area with many scientific and knowledge based businesses. Often connected to universities so link with their research and employ graduates.
38.
Science parks
a)
Purpose built areas of offices and warehouses, often at the edge of a city and on a main road.
b)
An area with many scientific and knowledge based businesses. Often connected to universities so link with their research and employ graduates.
c)
An area with many political and Influencial based businesses. Often connected to advertising so link with media centers and broadcast groups.
d)
A theme park you can visit to do scientific experiments which include explosions and changing the colour of things
39.
Service industries (tertiary industries)
a)
The economic activities that provide various services - commercial (shops and banks), professional (solicitors and dentists), social (schools and hospitals), entertainment (restaurants and cinemas) and personal (hairdressers and fitness trainers).
b)
The economic activities that gather things - farming (fruit and veg), logging (wood), fishing (fish), mining (ores and minerals) and energy generation (wind and hydro).
c)
The economic activities that make things - builders (houses and shops), chefs (mains and puddings), carpenter (tables and chairs), blacksmith (horse shoes and nails) and tailor (new outfits).
40.
Trade
a)
The donation of goods and services between countries.
b)
The buying and selling of goods and services between countries.
41.
Transnational Corporation (TNC)
a)
A company that has operations (factories, offices, research and development, shops) in many areas of one country. Many TNCs are large and have well‐known brands.
b)
A company that has operations (factories, offices, research and development, shops) in just one location in a country. Many TNCs are large and have well‐known brands.
c)
A company that has operations (factories, offices, research and development, shops) in more than one country. Many TNCs are large and have well‐known brands.
42.
BRIC economies
a)
Botswana, Romania, Iceland and Chile – large NEE economies
b)
Bangladesh, Rwanda, Iran and Costa Rica – large NEE economies
c)
Belgium, Russia, Indonesia and Cyprus – large NEE economies
d)
Brazil, Russia, India and China – large NEE economies
43.
The decline of a country's manufacturing industry due to running out of raw materials and competition from NEEs.
a)
Deindustrialisation
b)
Reindustrialisation
c)
Industrialisation
44.
The process which has created a more connected world, with increases in the movements of goods (trade) and people (migration & tourism) worldwide.
a)
Migration
b)
Globalisation
c)
EU
45.
A plan or course of action decided by a government to manage issues in a country
a)
Globalisation
b)
Infrastructure
c)
Government Policy
d)
Deindustrialisation
46.
Jobs that involve collecting or gathering raw materials
a)
Quaternary Industries
b)
Tertiary Industries
c)
Primary Industries
d)
Secondary Industries
47.
Jobs that involve making or improving something eg Cook
a)
Quaternary Industries
b)
Tertiary Industries
c)
Primary Industries
d)
Secondary Industries
48.
Jobs that provide a service eg police
a)
Quaternary Industries
b)
Tertiary Industries
c)
Primary Industries
d)
Secondary Industries
49.
Jobs that are knowledge or research based
a)
Quaternary Industries
b)
Tertiary Industries
c)
Primary Industries
d)
Secondary Industries
50.
The economy of many economically developed countries where most employment is now in service industries.
a)
Primary Industries
b)
Post industrial economy
c)
Secondary Industries
51.
Development that supports local’s needs, doesn’t damage the environment and can last into the future.
a)
Economic employment
b)
Environmental management
c)
Sustainable development
52.
The basic equipment and structures (such as roads, utilities, water supply and sewage) that are needed for a country or region to function properly.
a)
Shopping centers
b)
Infrastructure
c)
Emergency services
53.
An area or village with a population of less than 10 000
a)
Rural
b)
Megacity
c)
City
d)
Town
54.
Money, resources or services given to a country to help them develop.
a)
Aid
b)
Microfinance loan
c)
Conservation swap
d)
Debt abolition / relief
55.
The number of live births in a year per 1000 of the total population.
a)
Death rate
b)
HDI
c)
Birth rate
d)
Total population
56.
54 countries, most of whom were part of the British Empire so have a shared history, politics and culture.
a)
EU
b)
Europe
c)
Commonwealth
d)
British Isles
57.
Rich countries cancelling the debt the poor countries owe them in return for poor countries looking after their environments e.g. Peru and USA
a)
Microfinance loan
b)
Conservation swap
c)
Aid
58.
The number of deaths in a year per 1000 of the total population.
a)
Birth rate
b)
Death rate
c)
Total population
d)
Infant mortality
59.
Cancelling a country's debt so they do not have to make repayments
a)
Debt abolition / relief
b)
Microfinance loan
c)
Aid
d)
Loan
60.
A graph showing how changing birth rates and death rates affect population growth over time.
a)
Demographic Transition Model (DTM)
b)
Scattergraph
c)
Pie chart
61.
The progress of a country in terms of economic growth, the use of technology and human welfare.
a)
HIC
b)
Development
c)
LIC
d)
NEE
62.
The difference in standards of living and wellbeing between the world’s richest and poorest countries (between HICs and LICs).
a)
Sustainable development
b)
HDI
c)
Development gap
d)
Post industrial economy
63.
An international organisation of 27 European countries formed to increase trade and cooperation among its members.
a)
Commonwealth
b)
Europe
c)
European Union
d)
British Isles
64.
Paying people in LICs a fair price for their products
a)
Aid
b)
Fairtrade
c)
Debt abolition / relief
65.
A measurement of economic activity that is calculated by dividing the gross (total) national income by the size of the population. This thing takes into account not just the value of goods and services, but also the income earned from investments overseas.
a)
Gross national income (GNI)
b)
Human development index (HDI)
c)
Fairtrade
d)
Post industrial economy
66.
This subdivision of countries is based on the World Bank income classifications (GNI per capita), which in 2013 High Income were $12,746 or above
a)
Low income country (LIC)
b)
High income country (HIC)
67.
A method of measuring development in which GDP per capita, life expectancy and adult literacy are combined to give an overview. 0 (least developed) and 1 (most developed).
a)
Gross national income (GNI)
b)
Sustainable development
c)
Human Development Index (HDI)
68.
The relative proportion of the workforce employed in different sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary).
a)
Business Park
b)
Industrial structure
c)
Sustainable Development
69.
The average number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age, per 1000 live births, per year.
a)
Infant mortality
b)
Death Rate
c)
Birth Rate
70.
Computer, internet, mobile phone and satellite technologies – especially those that speed up communication and the flow of information.
a)
Fairtrade
b)
Information technologies
c)
Intermediate technology
71.
The simple, easily learned and maintained technology used in a range of economic activities serving local needs in LICs.
a)
Fairtrade
b)
Information technologies
c)
Intermediate technology
72.
Money, resources or services given to a country to help the quality of life and economy of another country
a)
Debt abolition / relief
b)
International aid
c)
Microfinance loan
73.
The average number of years a person might be expected to live.
a)
People per doctor
b)
Average age
c)
Life expectancy
74.
The percentage of people who have basic reading and writing skills.
a)
Human development Index (HDI)
b)
Literacy rate
c)
Numeracy rate
75.
This subdivision of countries is based on the World Bank income classifications (GNI per capita), which in 2013 were Low Income $1045 or below
a)
Low income country (LIC)
b)
High income country (HIC)
c)
Newly emerging economies (NEEs)
76.
Very small loans which are given to people in the LICs to help them start a small business.
a)
Microfinance loans
b)
International aid
c)
Fairtrade
77.
Countries that have begun to experience high rates of economic development, usually with rapid industrialisation and decreasing reliance on agriculture.
a)
Low income country (LIC)
b)
Newly emerging economies (NEEs)
c)
High income country (HIC)
78.
Economic and cultural differences between Southern England and Northern England. There are clear differences in health conditions, house prices, earnings, and political influence.
a)
North-south divide (UK)
b)
East-west divide (UK)
c)
HIC-LIC divide (development gap)
79.
Purpose built areas of offices and warehouses, often at the edge of a city and on a main road.
a)
Science parks
b)
Water parks
c)
Business parks
d)
Theme parks
80.
An area with many scientific and knowledge based businesses. Often connected to universities so link with their research and employ graduates.
a)
Water parks
b)
Science parks
c)
Business parks
d)
Theme parks
81.
The economic activities that provide various services - commercial (shops and banks), professional (solicitors and dentists), social (schools and hospitals), entertainment (restaurants and cinemas) and personal (hairdressers and fitness trainers).
a)
Tertiary industries
b)
Secondary industries
c)
Primary industries
d)
Quaternary industries
82.
The buying and selling of goods and services between countries.
a)
Theft
b)
Aid
c)
Trade
d)
Loan
83.
A company that has operations (factories, offices, research and development, shops) in more than one country. Many TNCs are large and have well‐known brands.
a)
National corporations
b)
Transnational Corporation
c)
Transcountry Corportaion
84.
Brazil, Russia, India and China – large NEE economies
a)
BRIC economies
b)
NEE economies
c)
HIC economies
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