1) A country’s economy is mainly based on subsistence farming, technology is limited and infrastructure such as roads and electricity is poorly developed. According to Rostow’s model, which stage of development best describes this situation? a) Preconditions for take-off b) Traditional society c) Take-off stage d) Drive to maturity 2) A government begins investing heavily in transport networks, electricity supply and communication systems. Farming becomes more productive and new industries start to develop. According to Rostow’s model, this country is most likely in which stage? a) Preconditions for take-off b) Take-off c) Traditional society d) Age of high mass consumption 3) A country experiences rapid industrial growth and factories begin producing goods for national and international markets. Which stage of Rostow’s model does this describe? a) Traditional society b) Drive to maturity c) Take-off d) Age of high mass consumption 4) In a country, most industries, financial services and government institutions are concentrated in one major city. Surrounding rural regions have fewer services and less investment. According to the core–periphery model, the major city represents the: a) Periphery b) Semi-periphery c) Rural sector d) Core 5) People move from rural areas to large cities because they believe they will find better employment opportunities and services there. This movement is best described as: a) Rural-urban migration b) Industrial migration c) International migration d) Economic restructuring 6) A peripheral region begins losing skilled workers because many people move to a nearby city where industries and services are concentrated. According to the core–periphery model, what is the most likely consequence for the peripheral region? a) Rapid industrialisation b) Increased economic independence c) Higher levels of technology and infrastructure d) Declining development and fewer job opportunities 7) Which statement best explains a major limitation of Rostow’s model? a) All countries follow identical development patterns. b) Development does not always follow the same step-by-step path. c) Economic growth automatically reduces inequality in a country. d) Development always begins with a service-based economy. 8) Which situation best illustrates the relationship between the core and periphery? a) A city attracts investment, skilled workers and businesses from surrounding regions. b) A rural area develops independent industries and stops relying on cities. c) A country stops trading with other countries. d) Rural areas become more technologically advanced than major cities.

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