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What is sustainable development? |
is the benefits which a nation derives from the wise use & management of resources to ensure its present & future. |
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List some examples of sustainable development . |
Tourism , Education , Health Care , Agriculture |
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What is globalization? |
refers to the variety of development which has reduced the world to a global village. |
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List some examples of globalized developments. |
The internet , world climate , transnational cooperation & the airbus(planes) |
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What challenges do countries in a globalized economy face? |
•crime,poverty,unemployment, drugs,migration,terrorism. |
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What is a resource? |
A resource is anything natural/physical which can be harnessed to create wealth & improve standard of living of people. |
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List some examples of resources . |
Land,forest,water,human beings . |
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What are the main resources in the Caribbean? |
Rich fertile soil,Warm tropical waters,mineral resources,a skilled population. |
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State the two categories of resources & expound on each. |
Human resources; include the skills,abilities & talents of persons. Physical; is the earths natural resources,like land & water . |
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State the two factors for developing human resource. |
1)Education; the main aim is to tap these resources into individuals to develop them at their fullest.
2)Health; a healthy person can be described as one who's physical ailments are not affected. |
