Zambia’s Zigzag Path to Development (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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In which year did Zambia gain independence?
In which year did Zambia gain independence?
1964
What type of development pattern has Zambia followed since independence?
What type of development pattern has Zambia followed since independence?
Zigzag pattern
How does the Rostow model suggest countries develop?
How does the Rostow model suggest countries develop?
In a linear fashion
What was the main purpose of the Kariba Dam?
What was the main purpose of the Kariba Dam?
Generate power for copper mining
What major economic problem occurred in 1970?
What major economic problem occurred in 1970?
Copper prices fell dramatically
What impact did the HIV/AIDS epidemic have on Zambia from 1980?
What impact did the HIV/AIDS epidemic have on Zambia from 1980?
Life expectancy fell significantly
When did the IMF cancel much of Zambia's debt?
When did the IMF cancel much of Zambia's debt?
2006
By 2010, Zambia diversified into which new industries?
By 2010, Zambia diversified into which new industries?
Tourism and commercial farming
Which factor hindered Zambia's development after independence?
Which factor hindered Zambia's development after independence?
Over-reliance on single commodity
What does economic diversification mean?
What does economic diversification mean?
Developing multiple industries