MEDC stand for more economically developed countries while LEDC stand for less economically developed countries. Basically, both refer to the wealth and economy of a country and can be defined by factors such as
birth rate
death rate
GNP
Natural Increase
life expectancy
people per doctor or health care
Literacy level
housing
Judging by the above factors, China can be classified as an MEDC country because it has a Low birth rate of 12.17 per 1000 births, a low death rate of 7.44 deaths/1000 population, GNP of 98,909 USD as at 2014. MEDC countries have a GNP of more than 10,000 USD. China has a life expectancy of 75.2 which is considered high and which characterizes MEDC countries. China has also grown to have a high literacy level due to easy access to or free education, adequate decent housing as well as easy access to proper medical care.
The only disadvantage I could think of would be price of equipment needed to produce energy from the source (i.e. price of solar panels)
Answer: C. It is located in the Great Rift Valley
The Lake Victoria is located in the Great Rift Valley. Among the choices given above, that statement is the most accurate. The Nile River is among the many bodies of water that originates in Lake Victoria.
The regions of light and unpredictable winds at about 30° No latitudes are called <u>trade winds</u>
Answer: Option A
<u>Explanation:</u>
Trade winds are the latitudes which cool and descend at 30 degree north and are areas with surface winds but these surface winds are light and unpredictable. These are the winds that blow towards the equator.
Trade winds blow at an average speed of about 5 to 6 meters per second and these winds are unpredictable. These winds are warm winds and therefore they pick up moisture and bring heavy rainfall.
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