Developed country

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/developed-country

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Developed country?Globally distributed, with significant concentrations in North America, Europe, and East Asia
2. What is a developed country?A developed country is a nation with advanced technology, good schools, and happy people. It has strong economies, modern infrastructure, and a high quality of life.
3. How did developed countries grow?They started as farming societies, then the Industrial Revolution helped them build factories and cities. Later they moved to service jobs like finance and technology.

Post-Industrial Economy: An economic stage where the service sector generates more wealth than the industrial sector.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.
Gross National Product (GNP): The total economic output of a country's citizens, regardless of where they are located.