Question

What physical factors would prevent a country from developing?

Answer 1

Natural hazards

• Floods, droughts and tectonic activity can limit future growth and destroy buildings and agricultural areas. This also means a country may divert income to help recover from these events.

Answer 2

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Physical factors – some areas have a hostile or difficult landscape. This can make development more difficult. Examples of this are very hot climates or arid climates (with a lack of water) which make it difficult to grow sufficient food. Economic factors – some countries have very high levels of debt .