Vocabulary unit 3 part 1

Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

the number of people living in the world

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

An increase in population over a period of time.

The improvement of living standards by economic growth.

money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

The less-developed societies, in which industrial production is either virtually nonexistent or only developed to a limited degree. The majority of the world's population live in less-developed countries.

A society driven by technology to enable mass production

a strong desire for achievement

Someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns

a region that is experiencing rapid growth and industrialization

the ability or situation in which a child can continue living. Also refers to the opposite of "mortality" (the rate or risk of death). In public health science, "Child survival" often refers to the health and healthy development of a child from the prenatal period through the first five years of life.

To commit money to gain a profit or earn interest

able to meet the current demand for a resource without depleting the future supply

to want