Economic activities of North and South America
I can describe economic activities in the Americas and make comparisons between countries.
Economic activities of North and South America
I can describe economic activities in the Americas and make comparisons between countries.
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Key learning points
- There is a diverse range of economic activities in North and South America.
- There are inequalities between the lives of people within and between countries.
- Different indicators can be used to measure how well a country and its people are doing.
Keywords
Goods and services - Goods are items that people need or buy, e.g. food, clothes and services are systems that supply a public need, e.g. waste collection.
Wealth - Wealth is having a lot of money, possessions or resources.
Inequality - Inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone.
Indicator - An indicator is a sign that shows the level or state of something.
Common misconception
Everyone in a low income country must have a lower income than the people in a high income country.
Some people in low income countries are very rich.
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