Explain the ways in which life expectancy shows the level of development in a country.

Developed countries usually have higher levels of life expectancy. One reason for this is because governments and individuals are able to spend more on healthcare, including advanced treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery.

Another reason is that in developed countries, people have better access to clean water and good sanitation. This stops the spread of diseases like cholera, which can cause people to die.

In some developing countries, not everyone has access to enough nutritious food which can cause malnutrition. This can cause people to die at a younger age, lowering the life expectancy.

Explain the ways in which % of people employed in agriculture shows the level of development in a country.

Developed countries usually have lower levels people employed in agriculture. One reason for this is that there might be higher numbers of people working as subsistence farmers. They only earn a small amount of money, which results in higher numbers of subsistence farmers living in poverty.

Another reason is that farming in developing countries might not have as much access to machinery. This means there are lots of jobs available (e.g. planting, harvesting) which in a developed country would be done using a machine. 

In some developed countries, people mainly work in the secondary or tertiary sectors. These tend to have higher wages and so fewer people work in farming. This also means that they are able to have a higher standard of living.

Explain the ways in which GDP per capita shows the level of development in a country.

Developed countries usually have higher GDP per capita. One reason for this is that there are lots of industries producing high value goods (e.g. Taiwan) which can be sold and the money used to help improve services in the country.

Another reason is that there are more well-paid and skilled jobs. This gives people the money they need to improve their quality of life.

In some developed countries, the government is able to spend the money it gets from tax. Tax is paid on earnings and also on goods that the government sells. This gives the government of developed countries a higher amount to spend on services.

Explain the impact of new technology.

One example of new technology is NoFence. These are collars worn by cattle, with the areas the cattle are allowed marked on an app.

A positive impact is that it saves the farmer time and money on maintaining or installing new fencing. This will increase the farm's profit. 

A second positive impact is that it means that cattle can graze on grass in places that they couldn't before. For example, they could mark a cliff on the app and keep the cattle away from it, which reduces animal deaths.

A third positive impact is that cattle can now trample grass and dead plants in more areas, like close to bogs. This allows new plants to grow which gives food to more animals, like the corncrake.

However, a negative impact is the cost of the collars, which are £300 each. The farmer also has to pay a subscription to the collar company NoFence.

Explain the impact of government policy.

One example of government policy in Scotland is Peatland Restoration. This is when farmers and estates are given funding by the government to restore peat by blocking drains and covering exposed areas.

A positive impact of this is that it means less blackloss for the farmer. Blackloss is where animals fall into peat hags are and injured or die. This will improve animal welfare and mean that the farmer makes more profit.

A second positive impact is that it will reduce flooding on the farm and villages. This is because the peat will hold on to more water when it rains.

A third positive impact is that there will be more sphagnum moss growing, which is an important food source for insects. This will improve biodiversity.

A negative impact of this government policy is that application process for funding. Farmers have to pay out some money themselves before they can claim it back, which means not everyone might be able to do it.

Give reasons for recent developments in the CBD

• Two streets at George Square have been blocked off to vehicles. One reason for this is that it improves safety for pedestrians in a busy area of the city. Another reason is that it has allowed cafes and restaurants to use the old road for chairs and tables, expanding their business.

• Queen Street Station has been redeveloped and improved. One reason for this is that it has been made more accessible and now has step-free access. Another reason is that they were able to extend the platforms so that longer, more sustainable trains are able to use the station.

• Old buildings such as the Old Fruitmarket which are no longer used have been changed into houses, hotels and music venues. One reason for this is that the Fruitmarket was a very large space - it is now a live music venue. Because it is in the CBD it is also close to public transport links, which makes it safer for people to get home after a night out. Another old building which has been changed is the Post Office Building, which has been redeveloped into flats. One reason for this is that the flats are now in a beautiful historic buildings and are attractive to professionals who work in the city.

Give reasons for recent developments in the Inner City

• Brownfield sites have ben redeveloped and are now home to businesses like the OVO Hydro events arena. One reason for this is that the sites are large and no longer used as there's less shipbuilding in Glasgow. There is lots of room for car parking and it's close to the city centre so well connected by public transport. It has also created jobs in the inner city, which has lost jobs as industry has closed.

• Student Accommodation has also been developed on brownfield sites. One reason for this is that the number of students studying at universities and colleges is going up, particularly those that are from abroad. 

• Tenements have been renovated. One reason for this is to make them larger and more desirable for students and young professionals who want to live in the inner city. 

• Some high-rise blocks have been demolished. One reason for this is that they suffered from damp and higher levels of deprivation, due to higher unemployment. They have been replaced by houses or low-rise flats which are more accessible, give people more space and easier access to green spaces like gardens or parks.

Give reasons for recent developments in the suburbs/rural-urban fringe

• Business parks, such as the Nova Business Park in Robroyston has been set up. One reason for this is that companies can rent a whole building or just part of it, giving them flexibility. Another reason is that companies want to have offices outside the city, close to main roads (like the motorway) which makes it easier for workers to travel. 

• Restaurants which are aimed at families have also opened up in the business parks. These are easy to get to as they are close to houses in the suburbs, they have parking right outside and often have play areas to encourage families to visit. 

• A park and ride has opened at the Robroyston train station. This is where people can park their car for free and take the train into the centre of Glasgow. One reason for this is that there are lots of commuters who live in the suburbs. Another is that it saves people money as they don't have to pay parking fees in the centre of Glasgow. It also reduces their carbon emissions and means they don't have to drive in the LEZ.

• New housing developments have been built, for example close to Robroyston train station. One reason for this is that the greenfield sites provide lots of space, meaning larger detatched houses can be built which appeal to a lot of families. It is also a good place for them because they are close to the park and ride, motorway and business parks.