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Unit 4 AOS1 Defintio

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modern way to classifying countries system developed by worldbank which uses countries gross national income per capita, or average income to classify a country into low, middle and high income countries
gni the total value of goods and services a countries citizens produce including the value of income earned by citizens who may be working overseas
types of characteristics of countries social, environmental and economic
economic characteristics relates to the financial or economic state of a country which can influence the opportunities and resources that are available for citizens
poverty relates to the deprivation of resources. It can be measured by a person who is living on less than a certain amount a day (1.90) or those living on less than 50% of their countries average income (relative poverty)
purchasing power parity provides a way to compare currencies of different countries and cost of living. Usually compares with US dollar but can use international dollars which are theoretical
GDP gross domestic product which reflects the economic state of a country. It is the value of the goods and services produced by a county in a 12 month period.
Social characteristics relates to countries making people be treated equally
gender equality when males and females are treated equally and given the same opportunities in society
environmental characteristics relates to how environment contributes the health and wellbeing of countries
safe water refers to water that is not contaminated by pathogens like bacteria and viruses which can lead to disease. Safe water is necessary for consumption, washing, cooking and agriculture.
sanitation refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of waste products and the maintenance of hygiene conditions like garbage services.
inequality it is the state of not being equal especially in status right an opportunities. Many minority groups suffer inequalities.
discrimination when a person or group of people are treated differently from others due to factors like race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
racial discrimination person is treated less favourably then other in a similar situation due to their race, colour, descent, nationality, ethnic orgins or immigrant status
religious discrimination are treated differently from other due to their religion
sex refers to the physiological characteristics including dna and sex organs present in an individual at birth (usually male or female can be both)
sexual orientation describes sex of individual in a sexual and romantic manner and is associated with discrimintation
gender identity describes how a person see themselves as male female or other.
globalisation the process whereby boundaries between countries are reduces or eliminated allowing people to take action on a global scale. Basically transforming the different societies in the world into one global society.
processed foods foods that have been deliberately changed before being made available to eat
sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3 pillars
economic sustainability relates to ensuring that the average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise with inflation and cost of living in future. Job creation, trade, economic growth innovation and diversity of industries
social sustainability relates to creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely. Poverty, gender equality, access to water/working conditions, peace, political and legal rights
environmental sustainability relates to ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources for the future. Biodiversity, natural resources, waste removal and climate change
biodiversity relates to the variety of different plants animals and microorganisms that are part of an ecosystem. Provide us with food, clothes, oxygen ext
renewable sources that can be replenished naturally over relatively short periods
non renewable aren't replenished in short periods and won't be available for future generations
human development relates to creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lives according to their needs and interests. Enhances capabilities, access to knowledge, decent standard of living, decisions
HDI developed by UN and measures and ranks countries level of social and economic growth. Provides a single stat based on 3 dimensions and 4 indicators (LE, mean and expected schooling and GNI)
life expectancy at birth an indication of how long a person is expected to live at birth if current death rates don't change
mean years of schooling the number of years of education achieved on average by those 25 and older
expected years of schooling the number of years of education expected for a child to complete at school entrance age.
global trends patterns in social environmental and economic activity that will have an effect at some stage in the future and require attention to be taken at a global level
mass migration refers to movement of large groups of people from one geographical location to another
world trade relates to the exchange of goods and services between countries. It is driven by different production costs of countries. Sometimes its cheaper for countries to import goods than make it themselves.
digital technology electronic tools, systems and devices that generate store and process data. Eg phones and social media
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