Question

a. answer the following questions in detail:
1.How do great variations occur in the level of development among different countries and regions?
2. Elaborate the factors that influence land-use pattern.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1A.The map below shows developed and developing countries. Most countries in the Southern Hemisphere are developing while most countries in the Northern Hemisphere are developed. Different countries in the developing world are at very different stages of development.

2ans. Main points

physical - soil fertility, soil drainage, slope angle, aspect, scenery, mineral potential etc.

economic - distance from markets, demand for different uses.

social - population size, legislation, government policies.

Answer 2

1)Differences in levels of development between developing countries. There are many reasons, physical and human, to explain differences in levels of development between countries. Factors such as climate and government type are important to a country's development.

2)The use of land is determined both by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil types as well as human factors such as population density, technological capability and culture and traditions etc.