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What can significantly hinder a country's development path?
War, corruption, and incompetence in governance
Which model emphasizes economic growth diminishing from core to peripheral regions?
Core and Periphery Model
What is essential for long-term economic development and community empowerment?
Capacity building
Which approach supports community empowerment through a bottom-up strategy?
Community-driven projects
What does the Sustainability Model emphasize?
Sustainable development
What type of projects focus on building local economies and alleviating poverty?
Community-driven projects
Which factor is crucial for resilient community development?
Disaster preparedness
What is the strategic shift since 1994 in policies for community empowerment?
'Bottom-up' approach
What type of approach requires a comprehensive understanding of geographical, economic, social, and environmental factors?
Sustainable approach
Which type of model faces criticism for its lack of applicability to all countries?
Rostow Model
Which factor mentioned in the text plays a significant role in development?
Access to Resources
Why is the transition from fossil fuels to more efficient energy sources challenging?
Developing countries lack the technology
What type of countries are noted to be more developed in the text?
Countries in temperate regions
How does rapid population growth impact development?
It strains resources
What contributes to the economic disparities between countries according to the text?
Trade Imbalances
Which factor is challenging for developing countries according to the text?
Transition to efficient energy sources
What influences a country's development based on the text?
Geography, climate, and water availability
Why do developed countries consume more energy?
"Higher standards of living"
Which factor can strain resources and make it harder for countries to develop?
Population Growth
Why is the transition from fossil fuels to more efficient energy challenging, especially for developing countries?
Inadequate financial resources
Which factor often sees poorer countries exporting low-value raw materials and importing high-value goods, exacerbating economic disparities?
Trade Imbalances
What role does geography play in development according to the text?
Determines access to resources
Why do countries in temperate regions tend to be more developed than those in extreme climates?
Availability of water and fertile land
What is a significant challenge for global energy consumption according to the text?
Meeting the rising energy demands worldwide
What can hinder a country's development path according to the text?
Rapid population increase straining resources
Why does unfair international trade pose challenges for developing countries?
'Trade Imbalances' favoring raw material exports
What is a key aspect of community-driven projects focused on in the text?
Promoting sustainable development
What is a common criticism of the Rostow Model mentioned in the text?
It does not apply to all countries' development paths
Which factor plays a significant role in perpetuating the cycle of underdevelopment according to the text?
Environmental damage
What is emphasized by the Sustainability Model discussed in the text?
Long-term viability and balance between current and future needs
What do Core and Periphery Model highlight in terms of economic growth?
Diminishing economic activity from core to peripheral areas
Why are capacity building initiatives essential for long-term economic development according to the text?
For community empowerment and sustainable development
What type of economic practices support community empowerment through a bottom-up approach since 1994?
'Bottom-up' community-focused strategies
How do war, corruption, and incompetence affect a country's development path according to the text?
By hindering stability and efficiency
What is the strategic shift towards after 1994 in terms of policies for community empowerment?
Policies supporting community-based empowerment initiatives
How does the Sustainability Model differ from the Rostow Model in terms of development focus?
Short-term economic gains vs. long-term viability
What can hinder a country's development path by creating instability and inefficiency?
War, corruption, and incompetence
Which model emphasizes the uneven nature of economic growth and development?
Core and Periphery Model
What is a key aspect of community-driven projects focused on in the text?
Alleviating poverty
Why does the Rostow Model face criticism for its lack of applicability to all countries?
Not all countries experience 'take-off' stage
Which factor plays a significant role in perpetuating the cycle of underdevelopment according to the text?
Environmental damage
What is crucial for resilient community development according to the text?
Disaster preparedness
How does the Sustainability Model differ from the Core and Periphery Model in terms of focus?
Sustainable development over economic growth
What is emphasized as essential for long-term economic development and community empowerment?
'Capacity building'
Which approach requires a comprehensive understanding of geographical, economic, social, and environmental factors?
'Sustainability' focus model
What influences a country's development significantly based on the text?
Environmental factors
Why is the demand for energy rising globally?
To transition from fossil fuels to more efficient sources
What impact does rapid population growth have on resources?
It strains resources
Why do countries in temperate regions tend to be more developed?
As survival consumes less energy and resources
What exacerbates economic disparities between countries?
Trade imbalances
Why is the transition from fossil fuels challenging for developing countries?
Due to the difficulty in adopting efficient alternatives
What is a significant role played by geography in development?
Access to resources
How does the unfair nature of international trade impact poorer countries?
It worsens their economic situation
'Survival consumes a significant portion of energy and resources' mainly refers to countries in _______ regions.
Tropical
What does the text emphasize regarding population growth and its impact on development?
It makes development harder due to higher demand on limited resources
Why are trade imbalances considered harmful for economic disparities?
They make poorer nations export low-value raw materials worsening disparities
What can contribute significantly to hindering a country's development path according to the text?
War, corruption, and incompetence in governance
Which approach emphasizes sustainable development by incorporating economic, social, and environmental considerations?
Sustainability Model
What does the Core and Periphery Model highlight regarding economic growth?
Economic activity diminishes from core to peripheral regions
What is the key aspect of community-driven projects discussed in the text?
Alleviating poverty and promoting sustainable development
Why are capacity building initiatives considered essential for long-term economic development and community empowerment?
To ensure long-term economic development and community empowerment
What role does environmental damage play in perpetuating underdevelopment?
Impacting agricultural and fishing productivity
Which model emphasizes five stages of economic growth but faces criticism for lack of applicability to all countries?
'Rostow' Model
What is the primary focus of community empowerment through a bottom-up approach since 1994?
'Micro-level' policies and practices
How do trade imbalances impact economic disparities between countries according to the text?
'Exacerbate' disparities by favoring one country over another
'Market access' and 'disaster preparedness' are noted to be crucial for which aspect of development?
'Community empowerment'
What challenge do developing countries face due to rapid population increase according to the text?
Higher demand on limited resources
Why do some countries face difficulties in transitioning from fossil fuels to more efficient energy sources based on the text?
Costly transition process
What contributes significantly to economic disparities between countries according to the text?
Importing low-value goods
What does the demand for energy rising globally primarily indicate?
Growing energy needs
Which factor is noted to play a significant role in perpetuating the cycle of underdevelopment according to the text?
Unfair international trade practices
What issue is particularly challenging for developing countries regarding trade imbalances based on the text?
Exporting low-value raw materials
In what aspect do countries in temperate regions differ significantly from those in extreme climates?
Survival resource consumption
Why are trade imbalances considered harmful for economic disparities according to the text?
Exacerbation of economic gaps
What can hinder a country's development path according to the text?
War, corruption, and incompetence
What mainly poses challenges for developing countries in transitioning from fossil fuels to more efficient energy sources according to the text?
Cost implications of the transition
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