Dynamic Development Flashcards
1
Q
BRICs
A
Brazil
Russia
India
China
2
Q
Human and physical factors that affect development are
A
- Population
- Climate
- Land
- Natural resources
2
Q
MINTs
A
Mexico
Indonesia
Nigeria
Turkey
2
Q
Effects of climate change
A
- gradual rise in sea level
- stronger cyclones
- warmer days and nights
- more unpredictable rainfall and drought
- hotter and longer heatwaves
3
Q
Reasons for political unrest
A
- social inequality
- poor government or corruption
- high taxes
- rising prices of essential items
3
Q
Effect of climate change on LIDCs
A
- increased hunger
- more conflict
- migration
- worse poverty
3
Q
Impact of climate change in LIDCs and EDCs
A
- melting glaciers
- disease will increase
- more weather disasters
- coastal flooding
- urban temperatures rise
- crop yields will fall
