Question

Economic development of equatorial region is possible and happens . How?

Answer 1

Answer:

The economic development of the equatorial region is possible and happens in the following ways:

1. Receives enough rainfall throughout the year and hence promotes vegetation in this area. This, in turn, promotes farming.

2. The creation of mines and roads again provide a means of economic development.

3. Money generated from farming can be used to generate foreign income and helps in future developmental programs.

Answer 2

Answer:

As explained below.

Explanation:

• The equator lies within the tropical regions from 23 degrees north and south thus the tropical countries like Asia have an advantage form this climatic zone in terms of the availability of natural resources like the evergreen rainforest, variety of diverse life in terms of species richness and growth. THus have a good economic growth of trade.

• The equatorial zone has been known for its trade species in the past and the presence of the silk routes also originated in tropical countries. Thus having significant value.

• High growth rate means the high population as a workforce high per capita incomes and a higher rate of natural resources like oil and natural gas.