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1
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What is an LEDC?

A

A less economically developed country

2
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Name four causes of world poverty.

A

Any four of the below:

  • Natural disasters
  • Lack of education
  • Diseases
  • Unfair trade
  • Wars
  • Corrupt governments
3
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What is the significance of natural disasters on LEDCs?

A

Tsunamis and earthquakes make it difficult for countries to maintain a stable economy when they have to rebuild.
Farmland and homes destroyed leaves people without food and anywhere to live.

4
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What is the significance of lack of education on LEDCs?

A

People remain uneducated and cannot get good jobs to provide for their families.
They live in poverty with little money and skills.

5
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What is the significance of disease on LEDCs?

A

When HIV and AIDS are prevelant they kill a growing number of people.
The loss of parents (earners) leaves children orphaned and living in poverty.

6
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What is the significance of unfair trade on LEDCs?

A

World trade is controlled by the richer countries who decide the price paid from LEDCs.
They take advantage and use cheap labour or low prices for goods.

7
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What is the significance of war on LEDCs?

A

LEDCs that are badly affected by war cannot keep up economically with the destruction and people end up living in poverty because the money is going to fighting the war.

8
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What is the significance of corrupt governments in LEDCs?

A

Some governments are corrupt and do not value equality.

Groups are isolated and this limits their progress economically and causes poverty.