Causes of uneven development

• What is one physical cause of uneven development?

  Landlocked countries cannot trade easily
• How does being landlocked affect a country's trade?

  It makes import and export more costly and time consuming, decreasing profit for businesses
• Name two examples of landlocked countries.

  Niger and Nepal
• What impact do tropical diseases have on productivity?

  They reduce work productivity and quality of life
• Which region suffers from tropical diseases like malaria?

  Central Africa
• How does an arid climate affect a country's development?

  It leads to water insecurity and poor crop growth
• What are the consequences of drought on education?

  Students' concentration in lessons is lower
• How do natural hazards impact a country's economy?

  They damage infrastructure and cost governments tax to repair
• What are some examples of natural hazards?

  Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tropical storms
• How does unfair trade affect LICs?

  It discourages manufacturing of higher value goods
• What do HICs impose on LICs to control trade?

  Tariffs and quotas
• How does HICs' buying power affect LICs?

  HICs force LICs to sell raw materials cheaply
• What historical event is a cause of uneven development?

  Colonialism
• How did colonialism affect countries like Nigeria?

  It hindered future development and created civil wars
• When did European countries begin colonialism?

  From the 1400s
• What was taken from colonies during colonialism?

  Slaves and raw materials
• What are the main causes of uneven development?


  • Physical Causes:
  • Landlocked countries
  • Tropical diseases
  • Arid climate and drought
  • Natural hazards
  • Economic Causes:
  • Unfair trade practices
  • Historical Causes:
  • Colonialism
  • Civil wars