Development case study

Question 1

London North South divide

Answer 1

London has best infrastructure and transport links which encourages foreign investment and grows uneven development. Higher GCSE results and more people going to uni as %.

Question 2

Top-Down developed country advantages and explanation

Answer 2

HS2 railway in England between North and South means more job opportunities in North and encourages investment and therefore development of the area

Question 3

Top-Down developed country disadvantages

Answer 3

HS2 will be very expensive, take a long time (20 years) and can cause people to relocate

Question 4

Bottom-Up developed country advantages and explanation

Answer 4

Highgate School supports LAET which means more children less fortunate to go to independent schools are able to have the same opportunities after School

Question 5

Bottom-Up developed country disadvantages

Answer 5

Very small project, only effects one sixth form. Now it has proven to work, other schools are also doing the same but not at different places

Question 6

Developing country Top-Down advantages

Answer 6

GERD is a hydroelectric source which allows Ethiopia to develop other parts and forget about energy.

Question 7

Developing country Top-Down disadvantages

Answer 7

Very expensive to run. Created tension between Ethiopia and Egypt because it reduces flow of water into Egypt which is very reliant on the river Nile

Question 8

Developing country Bottom-Up advantages

Answer 8

Rain harvesting in Uganda means people don’t have to track to get water and can use that time more effectively. Population will be healthier with clean water

Question 9

Developing country Bottom-Up disadvantages

Answer 9

Uganda is very dry so isn’t too much rain and is unpredictable. Not many can afford so get loans which leads to debt.