Where are the rich and poor countries found

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Where are the rich and poor countries found?

Where are the rich and poor countries found?

Learning Objectives • To know where developed and developing countries are found. • To

Learning Objectives • To know where developed and developing countries are found. • To be able to describe the distribution of developed and developing countries

Recap • A development indicator is ……………… • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means………

Recap • A development indicator is ……………… • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means……… • Literacy rate tells us about a countries……. . • GNP is not a good indicator because……………

Task 1

Task 1

Country number 1 • Found in the southern hemisphere. • Samba dancing is very

Country number 1 • Found in the southern hemisphere. • Samba dancing is very popular. • Pele was their football greatest player. • Has a very large rainforest.

Country number 2 • Capital of this country is Addis Ababa • Comic Relief

Country number 2 • Capital of this country is Addis Ababa • Comic Relief donate money here every year. • Found on the continent of Africa

Country number 3 • Fancy a walkabout? • A surfers paradise. • This country

Country number 3 • Fancy a walkabout? • A surfers paradise. • This country recently won the ashes. • Canberra is the capital.

Country number 4 • Birthplace of three major world religions • Provided the inspiration

Country number 4 • Birthplace of three major world religions • Provided the inspiration for England’s favourite dish • Delhi is the capital

Country number 5 • This country is home to the stars. • Fast food

Country number 5 • This country is home to the stars. • Fast food capital. • One of the richest countries in the world • President Bush rules the country

The Brandt Line • This line separates the rich countries (MEDC’s) in the north,

The Brandt Line • This line separates the rich countries (MEDC’s) in the north, from the poor countries (LEDC’s) in the south. • Using the map on the next slide, add the Brandt line to your outline of the world.

The Brandt Line

The Brandt Line

Task 2 • Describe where the MEDC’s and LEDC’s are found? • What are

Task 2 • Describe where the MEDC’s and LEDC’s are found? • What are development characteristics of the countries to the north and the south of the Brandt line?

Conclusion • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means……… • MEDC’s and LEDC’s are separated

Conclusion • MEDC means ………… and LEDC means……… • MEDC’s and LEDC’s are separated by……… • The characteristics of a MEDC are………… • The characteristics of a LEDC are……………