. Uneven Development - Causes and Consequences (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards

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Trade surplus

Exporting more than importing

Colonialism's effect on development

Stripped wealth, slowed development in former colonies

GNI: UK vs Chad

UK is 40 times higher than Chad

Life expectancy: UK vs Chad

UK is 81, Chad is 51

Annual Mexican migration to USA

130,000 Mexicans move annually for better opportunities

Microfinance loans

Small loans to help people start businesses in LICs

Foreign-direct investment (FDI)

One country buys property/infrastructure in another

4 physical factors affecting development

Natural resources, hazards, location/terrain, climate

6 human factors affecting development

Aid, trade, education, health, politics, history

Natural hazards' impact on development

Frequent hazards undermine redevelopment efforts

How education helps development

Creates skilled workforce, people earn more

Fair Trade benefit to farmers

Farmers get fair prices for their products

Debt relief

Cancelling or lowering a country's debt

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