2.2.2 Causes of Uneven Development

• Uneven development refers to the concept that development is not evenly distributed across the world
• Developing regions have poor access to education


  True
• Unequal terms of trade limit developing countries' ability to export and profit, perpetuating dependence
• Countries without direct access to the sea face higher trade barriers


  True
• Uneven development highlights the disparities in economic, social, and technological progress
• Developed regions have good access to healthcare
• Armed conflicts destroy both physical and human capital


  True
• Extreme climates can limit agricultural productivity
• Regions with abundant natural resources may experience economic growth or the resource curse


  True
• Developing regions have poor access to healthcare
• Landlocked countries face higher transportation costs and trade barriers.

  True
• What is one consequence of high levels of corruption?

  Reduced investment
• What type of economy is exposed to commodity price volatility?

  Primary industry-reliant
• What is a characteristic of developed regions in terms of GDP per capita?

  High
• What is one impact of colonialism on colonized countries?

  Suppressed local industries
• Extreme climates can limit agricultural productivity
• What does political stability with effective policies encourage in a region?

  Economic growth and investment
• What is the effect of well-managed foreign aid on development?

  Reduces poverty and improves infrastructure
• Why do economies heavily reliant on primary industries face limitations?

  Lack of diversification and innovation
• Access to quality education improves workforce productivity and incomes.


  True
• High population growth strains resources and can lead to infrastructure deficits.


  True
• Match the environmental factor with its example:

  Climate Change ↔️ Droughts in the Sahel region

  Natural Disasters ↔️ 2010 earthquake in Haiti

  Resource Availability ↔️ Over-reliance on oil in Nigeria
• Environmental degradation is often a consequence of unsustainable economic practices.


  True
• Developed regions have a high GDP per capita

  True
• Colonialism hinders economic and social progress in colonized countries
• Match the geographical factor with its impact on development:

  Climate ↔️ Limited agricultural productivity

  Landlocked location ↔️ Higher transportation costs

  Topography ↔️ Difficult infrastructure development
• Rugged terrain makes it expensive to build infrastructure
• Developed regions have a low GDP per capita

  False
• Extreme climates can limit agricultural productivity and access to resources
• Stable governments with effective policies encourage investment
• High debt burdens divert funds from essential services like healthcare and education.


  True
• Uneven development means that development is evenly distributed across the world.

  False
• Developed regions often have high levels of industrialization
• What do unequal terms of trade favor, hindering developing countries' ability to export and profit?

  Developed countries
• Political stability and good governance are crucial for economic and social progress.


  True
• Open trade policies boost economic growth by encouraging competition.


  True
• High debt burdens divert funds from essential services like healthcare and education.


  True
• Order the factors contributing to uneven development based on their primary focus:

  1️⃣ Political factors

  2️⃣ Economic factors

  3️⃣ Social factors

  4️⃣ Environmental factors
• Disparities in income, wealth, and resources create barriers to social and economic mobility
• The 2010 earthquake in Haiti damaged infrastructure and worsened poverty