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•Nott-Sot dde The increasing inequality in development levels between the North and the South, or between HICs and LICs. •Deeopent gp The wealth gap between the developed world (North) and the developing world (South). •OPEC The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, representing oil-exporting nations. Its influence is challenged by some producers like the UK, which disagrees with OPEC-controlled oil prices. •Te G7/G8 A group of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful countries. •Te G10 o Ps Cb A group representing the wealthiest members of the International Monetary Fund. UNIT 1 CHANGING POPULATION Population studies are central to geography. People inhabit most terrestrial zones, utilizing nearly all parts of the Earth. They adapt their environment to live and increasingly impact Earth’s resources. Variations in population growth and density, both global and local, influence these impacts. Additionally, mobility is rising, with people moving voluntarily or forcibly. Governments sometimes attempt to control population dynamics and their effects. Key questions 1. How does population vary between places? 2. What are the p...