Causes of Uneven Development Flashcards
What is the development gap?
The development gap is the difference in standards of living and wellbeing between the world’s richest and poorest countries.
What are the main causes of uneven development?
Uneven development is caused by physical factors (climate, landlocked locations, natural disasters), economic factors (trade imbalances, poverty), and historical factors (colonialism, conflict).
How does being landlocked affect a country’s development?
Landlocked countries have limited access to global trade, making it harder to export goods and develop economically.
What is the impact of extreme weather on development?
Extreme weather conditions like droughts, floods, and hurricanes can destroy infrastructure, reduce agricultural output, and slow economic growth.
How does poverty contribute to the development gap?
Poverty limits investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, keeping countries trapped in a cycle of underdevelopment.
How does trade affect development?
LICs often export low-value raw materials, while HICs export high-value goods, creating an imbalance that keeps poorer nations from developing.
How did colonialism create uneven development?
Colonialism led to resource exploitation, forced labor, and dependency on colonial powers, preventing economic growth in many former colonies.
What is relief, and how does it impact development?
Relief refers to the shape and height of the land; mountainous regions have poor infrastructure, limiting development opportunities.
How do water shortages slow development?
Water shortages make agriculture difficult, limit industry, and lead to poor sanitation, affecting health and economic growth.
What is trade, and how does it affect economic growth?
Trade is the buying and selling of goods and services; countries with strong trade networks develop faster than those with limited trade.
