Where are the rich and poor countries found?
Feb 10, 2016
Where are the rich and poor countries found?
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………
• Literacy rate tells us about a countries……..
• GNP is not a good indicator because……………
Task 1
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 donate money here every year.
• Found on the continent of Africa
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 for England’s favourite dish
• Delhi is the capital
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, 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
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 by………
• The characteristics of a MEDC are…………
• The characteristics of a LEDC are……………