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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

8.1Measuring development

Measuring development in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.1.1Describe social and economic indicators of development.
  2. 8.1.2Use indicators to compare countries and evaluate their usefulness.
  3. 8.1.3Explain the factors affecting quality of life and standard of living.

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  • Measuring development

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Measuring development: sample question

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What does a high infant mortality rate suggest about a country?

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