The Development Gap

Question 1

What is colonialism?

Answer 1

Many poorer countries were once taken over by European countries. The Europeans took many raw materials from countries and left them with nothing therefore putting them behind in resources.

Question 2

How does climate affect the Development Gap?

Answer 2

Some countries have difficult climates and find it hard to grow crops to feed their population or export for a profit.

Question 3

How is War associated with the Development Gap?

Answer 3

Some countries are in war and so people can not work and they have to work on recovery.

Question 4

How does corruption relate to the Development Gap?

Answer 4

Some countries suffer from having a corrupt government who may keep money to themselves.

Question 5

How does debt relate to the Development Gap?

Answer 5

Due to colonialism, countries have to borrow money from richer nations. This leads to crippling debt because of interest.

Question 6

How does location associate with the Development Gap?

Answer 6

Due to geographical location, many countries suffer from natural disasters and then have to focus on recovery.

Question 7

Is colonialism Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 7

Historical

Question 8

Is climate Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 8

Environmental/Geographical

Question 9

Is war Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 9

Social/Political

Question 10

Is corruption Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 10

Social/Political

Question 11

Is debt Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 11

Historical

Question 12

Is location Historical, Social/Political, or Environmental/Geographical

Answer 12

Environmental/Geographical