What you'll learn
How and why levels of development differ, and the effects of economic activity.
Development
- Indicators: GDP per capita, HDI, literacy, life expectancy.
- The development gap between MEDCs and LEDCs.
- Employment sectors: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary; the shift as countries develop.
Economic activity
- Industry as a system (inputs–processes–outputs); factors affecting location.
- Tourism: growth, benefits and problems; sustainable tourism.
- Energy: sources, demand and management.
Impacts
- Environmental impacts of development and the need for sustainable management.
Exam tips
- Use a range of indicators, not just GDP.
- Support with named case studies and figures.
Common mistakes
- Judging development on wealth alone.
- No named example in extended answers.