Factors affecting development

• What are the factors that affect development?

  Physical and human factors
• How does climate affect a country's development?

  Poor climate reduces food production and quality of life
• What is the impact of having fewer crops to sell?

  It reduces income for goods and services
• What does topography refer to?

  The shape of the land
• How does steep land affect food production?

  It limits food production like poor climate
• What infrastructure challenges does steep land create?

  It complicates the development of roads and services
• How do few raw materials affect a country's economy?

  They limit product sales and income
• What happens if a country has raw materials but lacks infrastructure?

  They can't exploit resources for development
• How does being landlocked affect a country's development?

  It increases transport costs and limits trade
• What is a natural hazard?

  A natural process causing potential harm
• How do natural disasters impact a country's development?

  They require spending on rebuilding efforts
• What is the effect of poor trade links on development?

  They limit income and development spending
• Why do poor countries borrow money?

  To cope with disasters and emergencies
• What happens to borrowed money in poor countries?

  It is used to pay back the debt
• How does colonialism affect a country's development?

  It often leaves countries less developed at independence
• What was the impact of European colonization on Africa?

  It made parts of Africa dependent on Europe
• What is neo-colonialism?

  Indirect control by richer countries over poorer ones
• Why do countries that export primary products tend to be less developed?

  They make less profit from raw materials
• How do manufactured goods affect a country's development?

  They usually yield higher profits than raw materials
• How can corrupt governments hinder development?

  By misusing funds meant for infrastructure
• What happens in unstable governments regarding investment?

  They deter investment and trade opportunities
• What should governments invest in for development?

  Transport and education systems
• How does conflict affect development?

  It diverts funds from development to warfare
• What health issues can hinder development in poor countries?

  Lack of clean water and healthcare access
• How does illness affect economic contribution?

  Ill people can't work and contribute
• What is the consequence of increased healthcare spending?

  Less money available for development projects
• What are the main physical factors affecting development?

  • Climate
  • Topography and farming land
  • Availability of raw materials
  • Location
  • Natural hazards
• What are the main human factors affecting development?

  • Poor trade links
  • Debt
  • Colonialism and neo-colonialism
  • Economy based on raw materials
  • Political corruption and instability
  • Conflict
  • Disease and healthcare
• How do physical and human factors interact to affect development?

  • Physical factors limit resources and infrastructure
  • Human factors influence economic and political stability
  • Together, they create uneven development across countries
• What are the consequences of colonialism on African development?

  • Dependency on European economies
  • Exploitation of resources and labor
  • Long-term impacts on economic stability
• What are the effects of conflict on healthcare and development?

  • Deterioration of healthcare systems
  • Increased infant mortality rates
  • Diverted funds from development to military spending