Uneven development

• What are three factors that affect the development of a country?

  Physical, economic, and historical factors
• How can physical geography hinder development?

  Extreme weather conditions can damage infrastructure and slow development
• What are some extreme weather conditions that can affect development?

  Tropical storms, floods, and droughts
• What does being landlocked mean for a country's development?

  It means there is no access to trade from the sea, limiting economic opportunities
• What are some barriers to good economic development related to climate?

  Climate-related diseases, pests, and inadequate safe water supplies
• How does unequal trade affect low-income countries (LICs)?

  LICs struggle to develop while high-income countries (HICs) become richer
• Who dominates world trade?

  High-income countries (HICs) and emerging economies like China and India
• What is the impact of large companies on world trade?

  They try to pay as little as possible for raw materials
• Where does the processing of raw materials typically take place?

  In high-income countries (HICs)
• What is the consequence of relying on one main product for income?

  Fluctuations in the price of that commodity can significantly affect the economy
• What has Zambia relied on for many years for its economy?

  Copper mining and export
• How has colonialism affected economic development in HICs?

  It has provided a long history of economic development linked to the exploitation of resources
• What was the impact of transporting African slaves to North America?

  It generated wealth for European colonial masters
• What happened to many parts of Africa, Asia, and South America by the beginning of the 20th century?

  They were divided up among a few European countries, creating vast empires
• What challenges did former colonies face after gaining independence?

  Many experienced internal civil conflicts, government corruption, and political instability
• What are the obstacles faced by low-income countries (LICs) in their development?

  • Physical geography challenges (extreme weather, landlocked status)
  • Economic barriers (unequal trade, reliance on raw materials)
  • Historical factors (colonialism, internal conflicts)
• What is the overall impact of these various factors on the development of LICs?

  They create significant obstacles that hinder development efforts