Grade 11 Geography

1.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets which will make each statement CORRECT.
Write only the word(s) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 - 1.1.8) e.g. 1.1.9 East

1.1.1 According to the Brandt report, 80% of the world's income is earned in the (north/south).

1.1.2 (MEDCs/LEDCs) export mainly raw materials.

1.1.3 In developing countries, the birth rates are (low/high).

1.1.4 The total value of goods and services produced within the borders of a country in one year is called (GDP/GNP).

1.1.5 Developed countries are referred to as countries that are (more/less) economically developed.

1.1.6 MEDCs have a (high/low) literacy rate.

1.1.7 The infant mortality rate refers to the number of children who (die/live) before their first birthday.



Answer :

Sure! Let's go through each statement and identify the correct word(s) from the given options. Here are the step-by-step solutions:

1.1.1 According to the Brandt report, 80% of the world's income is earned in the (north/south).
- The correct term is "north" as the majority of the world's income is concentrated in developed countries, which are mostly located in the northern hemisphere.

1.1.2 (MEDCs/LEDCs) export mainly raw materials.
- The correct term is "MEDCs" (More Economically Developed Countries). MEDCs mainly export raw materials.

1.1.3 In developing countries the birth rates are (low/high).
- In developing countries, the birth rates are "high". These countries typically have higher birth rates due to various socioeconomic factors.

1.1.4 The total value of goods and services produced within the borders of a country in one year (GDP/GNP).
- The term to use here is "GDP" (Gross Domestic Product). GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in one year.

1.1.5 Developed countries are referred to as countries that are (more/less) economically developed countries.
- The correct term is "more" economically developed countries. Developed countries are often called More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs).

1.1.6 MEDCs countries have (high/low) literacy rate.
- MEDCs countries have a "high" literacy rate. More economically developed countries typically have higher rates of education and literacy.

Summarizing the answers for each part:

1.1.1 north
1.1.2 MEDCs
1.1.3 high
1.1.4 GDP
1.1.5 more
1.1.6 high