Factors that influence global uneven development. Flashcards

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How can poor climate influence global uneven development?

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.If a country has too hot or too cold or too dry not much crops will grow, this reduces the amount of food produced leading to malnutrition and less crops to sell, this also reduces the quality of life.

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How can being landlocked influence global uneven development?

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Because the country has no coastline it is harder and more expensive to transport goods in and out of the country, making it harder to make money.

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How can conflict influence global uneven development?

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It can slow down or reduce levels of development: .infant mortality rates increase .Money is spent on weapons instead of development .People are killed and damage is done to infrastructure and property .When the conflict is over money will be spent to repair damage

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How can corrupt governments influence global uneven development?

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It can hinder development by: .Taking money intended for building new infrastructure or improving facilities .If a government is unstable other countries and companies are unlikely to invest or want to trade

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