Understanding Theories of Spatial Variations and Development

What is the primary reason for the economic disparity between the Global North and Global South?

• Cultural differences

• Geographical location

• Political systems

• Population size

According to Rostow's model, what characterizes the final stage of economic development?

• Mass consumption

• Technological innovation

• Agricultural dominance

• Industrialization

What is a major criticism of Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth?

• It ignores cultural factors

• It is too complex

• It assumes all countries develop in isolation

• It focuses only on technology

What does Dependency Theory suggest about the economic status of peripheral countries?

• They are technologically advanced

• They have abundant natural resources

• They are exploited by core countries

• They are poor due to their own faults

How does Dependency Theory differ from Rostow's model?

• It ignores historical context

• It focuses on cultural development

• It emphasizes global interconnectedness

• It suggests all countries will become wealthy

According to Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, why are core countries more developed?

• They are geographically larger

• They have larger populations

• They were early adopters of industrialization

• They have more natural resources

What role do semi-peripheral countries play in Wallerstein's World Systems Theory?

• They are the most developed

• They are isolated from global trade

• They act as intermediaries between core and peripheral countries

• They focus solely on agriculture

What is a key factor in Commodity Dependence Theory?

• Stable political systems

• Technological advancement

• Fluctuating commodity prices

• Cultural heritage

How do commodity prices affect economies according to Commodity Dependence Theory?

• They remain constant over time

• They cause economic stability

• They fluctuate and impact economic growth

• They are irrelevant to economic development

What is a long-term effect of reliance on commodity exports?

• Economic growth

• Technological innovation

• Cultural development

• Economic shrinkage