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- 4. involve research, development, and the application of advanced knowledge and technology. Quaternary activities contribute to technological advancements and the overall growth of knowledge-based economies.
- 5. refers to programs, policies or activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community.
- 7. Refers to a country that is extensively engaged in the manufacturing and processing of raw materials in factories. The level of industrialization in a country is often an indicator of its development, with higher levels of industrialization typically associated with greater development.
- 8. Indicates a country that has achieved a higher level of economic development and a relatively high standard of living for its population.
- 10. The number of children who die during infancy, typically measured as the number of deaths per 1,000 live births within the first year of life. It serves as an important indicator of the overall health and well-being of a population, reflecting access to healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, and other factors.
- 12. The extraction of raw materials from the Earth's surface or natural resources. It includes activities such as farming, forestry, mining, fishing, and hunting. Primary activities are often associated with the utilization of natural resources for economic purposes.
- 13. Refers to a country that has a lower level of economic development and a lower standard of living compared to other countries.
- 14. A country that has achieved a high standard of living for its population. Developed countries generally have well-established infrastructure, high levels of education and healthcare, and advanced technological capabilities.
- 15. The average number of years a person can expect to live, usually at birth. It is influenced by various factors such as healthcare services, living conditions, nutrition, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors. Life expectancy is a key indicator of the overall health and quality of life within a population.
- 16. An imaginary line that divides the world into two parts the developed world and the developing world. It is used to distinguish countries based on their level of economic development and standard of living.
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- 1. The process of using available resources and technology to bring about positive change, typically resulting in an improvement in people's quality of life and the overall standard of living in a country.
- 2. Activities that involve the manufacturing and processing of goods obtained through primary activities. This includes transforming raw materials into finished products in factories or industrial facilities. Secondary activities add value to raw materials and contribute to the overall production and economic growth of a country.
- 3. Also known as the service sector, tertiary activities involve the provision of services rather than the production of goods. It includes activities such as retail, education, healthcare, transportation, tourism, and banking. Tertiary activities play a crucial role in supporting and facilitating economic and social development.
- 6. Criteria or measures that are used to assess the level of development in a country or region. These indicators help gauge various aspects such as economic, social, and human development.
- 9. A relatively poor country with a low standard of living, but which has begun to experience economic growth, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing and services. Developing countries are in the process of advancing towards higher levels of development.
- 11. Describes a country that has recently experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth. NICs are characterized by transitioning from primarily agrarian or resource-based economies to more industrialized and export-oriented economies.