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Using GIS maps to analyse links between inequality and migration

Global variations in economic development

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about global economic development. Pupils learn how, using a variety of measures, economic development is unequal and how this is reflected in demographic characteristics. Pupils learn about the causes and consequences of inequality and consider how they can be reduced.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use GIS maps to analyse links between inequality and migration.

Key Notes

  • GIS maps can be used to visualise and analyse inequalities in measures of development such as HDI.
  • Benchmarks are often used to compare inequalities in measures of development such as HDI.
  • GIS visualisations can be used to support analysis of reasons for migration.
  • GIS can be used to visualise and analyse migration trends over time, supported by configured pop-ups.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • HDI: the Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure of development using income, life expectancy and education, ranging between 0 and 1
  • benchmark: a data value supporting comparison within a data set, e.g. a category boundary or highest/lowest value for measures of development for different countries, such as HDI
  • pop-up: in GIS, a read-only display of attribute information (e.g. text, images, charts) often linked to a location

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Chart axes for 'Immigration numbers trend' show numbers are similar for many countries.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

GIS maps can be used to visualise and analyse inequalities in measures of development such as HDI. Benchmarks are often used to compare inequalities in measures of development such as HDI.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'HDI'

the Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure of development using income, life expectancy and education, ranging between 0 and 1.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Chart axes for 'Immigration numbers trend' show numbers are similar for many countries. Correction: Chart axes appear to be comparable at first, the numbers on the vertical axis differ widely. It is therefore essential to look at the numbers carefully.

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