Measuring development: Practice questions

Here are 6 questions related to economic development. Write down your answers and when you are finished click the question to reveal the answer. Some of the questions may involve case studies; you are able to use your own case studies or ones from project GCSE.

• What is the meaning of GNP? (2 marks)
• Give some examples of how the development of a country may be measured. (4 marks)
• Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each. (5 marks)
• As a country becomes more developed, its employment structure changes. Explain the sort of changes which may occur. (5 marks)
• How does trade help development of a country? (10 marks)
• What factors effect the location of industry? (10 marks)