1. Begin by reading the following article and then answer the questions below. " Developed or Developing? Dividing the World into the Haves and the Have- Nots" http://geography.about.com/od/countryinformation/a/thirdworlddevelopingld c.htm In the Economics book, read section 1 of Chapter 19 " Characteristics of Developing Nations", pages 489-493. When done reading, move to the next page to practice your knowledge of -ed vs. -ing coutries. 1. What are the different ways in which we divide up the world? 2. What do all of the ways have in common? 3. Why might the names "first, second and third world countries" be offensive? 4. Which names are used most often?

4. Developed Countries Developing Countries poor water quality good education high birth rate high literacy rate high death rate stable government diversified economy mostly primary industries tertiary and quaternary industries modern technology commercial farming high standard of living poor shelters low standard of living low life expectancy few girls in school contaminated water industrialized changing governments Move each characterstic to the correct side. Feel free to add more to each side if you feel necessary. When done, print a copy for your notes. File, Print, Full Page, Pages 4. ONLY PRINT PAGE 4! low literacy rate

5. poor water quality high birth rate high death rate mostly primary industries poor shelters low standard of living low life expectancy few girls in school contaminated water good education high literacy rate stable government diversified economy tertiary and quaternary industries modern technology commercial farming high standard of living industrialized changing governments