A lower birth rate usually indicates a more developed country. The number of babies born each year for every 1,000 people in a country. A lower birth rate usually indicates a more developed country.

Death Rate The number of people who die each year for every 1,000 people in a country. A lower death rate is a sign of better health care, and therefore a more developed country.

A high infant mortality rate is a sign of an undeveloped country. The number of babies that die each year for every 1,000 people in a country. A high infant mortality rate is a sign of an undeveloped country.

The number of people in a country who know how to read and write. Literacy Rate The number of people in a country who know how to read and write. Highly developed countries have high levels of literacy.

Population Growth Rate The increase in the number of people who live in a country Higher population growths are usually seen in developing countries.

Zero Population Growth When the number of people born is equal to the number of people who die. A zero population growth is found in developed countries

More people live in urban areas in developed countries. % Urban Population Versus % Rural Population The number of people who live in cities (urban) versus the number who live on farms (rural) More people live in urban areas in developed countries.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The market value of all the goods and services produced in a country. Services are things people do. Goods are things people make. GDP includes both.

A high GDP per capita is a sign of a developed nation. GDP/Capita Gross Domestic Product divided by the number of people who live in a country. A high GDP per capita is a sign of a developed nation.

Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Purchasing power parity (PPP) is an equation that explains what changes would have to be made for two nations to have equal purchasing power Purchasing power is the number of things you can buy with a dollar (in the U.S.) or other currency.

Goods that a country buys from other countries. Imports Goods that a country buys from other countries. Some of the goods imported by the United States include oil, automobiles food, such as fruits and vegetables.

Goods that are sold and shipped to other countries. Exports Goods that are sold and shipped to other countries. Some of the goods exported by the United States include computer equipment, industrial machinery and food, such as wheat and corn.

Land that can be used to grow crops. Arable Land Land that can be used to grow crops. A country must have enough arable land to grow crops to feed its people. Those countries that do not, must import food.

Crops grown for sale to make money. Cash Crops Crops grown for sale to make money. Some countries grow cash crops to sell to the global market (the rest of the world.)

Growing just enough food to meet your family’s needs. Subsistence Farming Growing just enough food to meet your family’s needs. Undeveloped countries often have many people who depend on subsistence farming.

A shared way of life for a group of people Culture A shared way of life for a group of people Food, dress, religion, holidays, and music are some of the things that are part of any culture.

A quality or characteristic of a culture. Cultural Trait A quality or characteristic of a culture. Cultural traits are the things that make up a culture.

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Neuqua Valley High School Society A group of people living as a community or an organized group of people for a common purpose Examples of society: The city of Naperville Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Neuqua Valley High School

Having many differences Diversity Having many differences Diversity can be shown by differences in race, religion, age, sex, culture or other characteristics.

A reference to someone’s cultural background or where they came from. Ethnicity A reference to someone’s cultural background or where they came from. An example is Arab or Indian.

Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism refers to a belief that your own ethnic group is better than others. Hitler had the Jews killed, because he believed that the white race was better than other races

Example of prejudice include: Racism. An opinion or judgment (good or bad) that is based on the group someone belongs to rather than on facts. Example of prejudice include: Racism. Thinking that all Asians are good at math. Not liking someone because they don't share your religion.

Racism Believing that you can treat people differently because of the race they belong to. Example: Not giving someone an award, because they belong to a particular race.

Treating people differently because of the group they belong to. Discrimination Treating people differently because of the group they belong to. Example: Refusing to hire someone because they are of a certain race, religion or other group.

When people follow principles or teachings exactly or inflexibly. Fundamentalism When people follow principles or teachings exactly or inflexibly. Examples of fundamentalist groups include: The Taliban in Afghanistan, followers of the Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran, and Hindu Shiv Sena fundamentalists in India