Economic development
What Economic development means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A driver of increasing energy consumption in which industrialisation and improved living standards raise demand for energy to power factories, transport and appliances.
Wider development stimulated by manufacturing industry through the multiplier effect, including indirect jobs, local spending and investment in infrastructure.
As countries develop economically, industrial and agricultural activities expand, requiring vast amounts of water for manufacturing processes and irrigation.
A factor closely linked to energy consumption, with high-income countries consuming vast amounts of energy for industry and transport.
Financial progress that allows people to purchase more varied meals as nations industrialise and personal incomes rise.
Measures a country's wealth and industrial progression, relating to the generation of wealth and industrial capacity.
Topics that use Economic development
- Energy (AQA GCSE)
- Food (AQA GCSE)
- Section B: The changing economic world (AQA GCSE)
- Water (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Global inequalities
- Rising population
- 'Grey' water
- Appropriate technology
- Atmospheric circulation
- Bilateral aid
- Carbon footprint
- Commonwealth
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