2.3 Consequences of Uneven Development

• What does uneven development refer to?

  Variations in development levels
• Uneven development results in uniform living standards across all regions

  False
• How did early industrialization contribute to regional disparities?

  Concentrated in specific areas
• Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities can perpetuate regional disparities
• What does uneven development refer to?

  Regional disparities in development
• Colonialism often focused development in certain regions, leading to uneven growth
• Regions with better infrastructure are more attractive for investment
• What is one social consequence of uneven development?

  Social inequality
• What is a consequence of limited economic diversification in underdeveloped regions?

  Vulnerability to external shocks
• Uneven development can lead to political instability and social unrest.


  True
• Spatial inequality refers to disparities in development between different geographical regions
• Colonialism is a historical factor that has contributed to uneven development.

  True
• Migration from underdeveloped regions can contribute to urban growth and social tensions.

  True
• What are the political consequences of uneven development?

  Political instability and regional tensions
• What is spatial inequality in the context of uneven development?

  Disparities between regions
• Colonial powers often focused development in specific regions, leading to uneven growth
• What is one social factor that perpetuates uneven development?

  Education
• Economic disparities in uneven development lead to equal opportunities for all groups

  False
• Spatial inequality refers to disparities in development between different regions or areas.


  True
• Regions with abundant natural resources tend to be more developed.


  True
• Match the social factor with its impact on uneven development:

  Education ↔️ Better access leads to development

  Inequality ↔️ Perpetuates regional disparities
• Foreign investment exacerbates regional disparities by flowing to developed regions.

  True
• What are the economic consequences of uneven development in a country?

  Regional inequalities and hindered economic progress
• What does uneven development refer to?

  Significant variations in economic and social progress
• Order the following causes of uneven development by their primary category:

  1️⃣ Colonialism (Historical)

  2️⃣ Natural Resources (Geographic)

  3️⃣ Globalization (Economic)

  4️⃣ Education and Healthcare (Social)
• Globalization is an economic factor that can benefit certain regions more than others
• Lack of job opportunities in underdeveloped regions drives unemployment
• Uneven development is characterized by significant differences in economic and social development across regions
• What is one historical factor contributing to uneven development?

  Colonialism
• Regions with abundant natural resources are always highly developed


  True
• What is a social consequence of uneven development?

  Social inequality
• Uneven development is characterized by spatial, sectoral, social, and demographic inequality
• What type of factor is industrialization in the context of uneven development?

  Historical
• How does globalization contribute to uneven development?

  Benefits some regions more
• Lower productivity in underdeveloped regions is often due to a lack of skilled labor
• What is one political consequence of uneven development?

  Political instability
• The concentration of economic power may lead to a centralization of political power
• What is sectoral inequality?

  Differences in development between economic sectors
• How does climate contribute to uneven development?

  Favorable climates support economic growth
• What is an example of a region with productivity gaps due to uneven development?

  Rural areas with limited farming techniques