Reasons for Variations in Development

Question 1

PHYSICAL

natural disasters, what country and why?

Answer 1

Areas such bangledesh which are likely to be hit by floods, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes or drought tend to remain less developed.

Question 2

PHYSICAL

Climate, country and why?

Answer 2

If a country is too hot like Ethiopia or too dry it can be difficult to build houses and roads or farm land for crops or to earn a living.

Question 3

PHYSICAL

Landlocked countries, country and why?

Answer 3

If a country is landlocked such as Niger it means there is no coastline which makes it difficult to trade as they have to reply on neighbouring countries to let goods pass through.

Question 4

PHYSICAL

Relief, why?

Answer 4

If a country is full of mountains and steep slopes this will make it difficult to farm, travel and earn a living.

Question 5

HUMAN

Political stability, country and why?

Answer 5

Some countries such as Zimbabwe are ruled by dictators meaning corruption is an issue, this is because money is spent on military and government funding more than citizens needs.

Question 6

HUMAN

Population growth , country and why?

Answer 6

If a country such as Uganda has a rapid expanding population this will make development difficult as the government have to constantly provide and support services for more people.