Impact of rapid development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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3 main categories of rapid development impacts
3 main categories of rapid development impacts
Environmental, social, economic
Positive environmental effect of rapid development
Positive environmental effect of rapid development
Investment in renewable energy (solar, wind)
Negative environmental impact: land clearance
Negative environmental impact: land clearance
Deforestation destroys habitats, reduces CO2 absorption
Cause of higher CO2 emissions in rapid development
Cause of higher CO2 emissions in rapid development
Increased industrial activity and energy consumption
Environmental problem from poor land management
Environmental problem from poor land management
Desertification (degrades soil quality)
Positive social impact on health
Positive social impact on health
Better healthcare access, reduced infant mortality
How rapid development reduces poverty
How rapid development reduces poverty
Creates jobs and increased income opportunities
Social inequality pattern in rapid development
Social inequality pattern in rapid development
Men & younger people benefit more than women & older people
Economic indicator: rise showing stronger economy
Economic indicator: rise showing stronger economy
Consumerism (more disposable income)
Economic benefit bringing foreign currency & jobs
Economic benefit bringing foreign currency & jobs
Growth in tourism
Major economic cost of rapid development
Major economic cost of rapid development
Investment in infrastructure (roads, utilities, transport)
India's ranking as greenhouse gas emitter
India's ranking as greenhouse gas emitter
World's third-largest emitter
India's % of global greenhouse gas emissions
India's % of global greenhouse gas emissions
Approximately 7.4%
India's INDC renewable energy focus
India's INDC renewable energy focus
Solar power installations
India's strategy to absorb carbon emissions
India's strategy to absorb carbon emissions
Planting more forests