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More than what? Some poor countries do not have much by way of Natural Resources, others do but they are exploited by richer countries. The ‘oil curse’ refers to the fact that a country with oiled resources may well be subject to much war and exploitation.

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How do the effects of earthquakes vary between poor and rich countries?

Perhaps its the fact that poor countries lack the infrastructure to appropriately respond. Yea, idk but i think its stupid .... jus sayin It's because poor countries don't have enough money to thoroughly recover from it. Rich countries can recover much easier


Which are Water rich and water poor countries?

Water-rich countries include Indonesia, Brazil, and Russia, while water-poor countries include Egypt, Libya, and Yemen. Water-rich countries have abundant freshwater resources, while water-poor countries face challenges in accessing clean water for their populations.


Why developing countries are very vulnerable to earthquake damage?

Developing countries are often more vulnerable to earthquake damage due to factors such as poor construction standards, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient resources for disaster preparedness and response, and high population density in vulnerable areas. Additionally, limited access to technology and information may hinder early warning systems and effective emergency response.


Why are earthquacks in poor coutries more than rich countries?

In poorer countries they have a small budget so how much they spend is very important. Since they have a small budget and need to make it last the quality of the material used is low. This makes the buildings poorly built and not well supported. Buildings are not made to withstanding side to side movements and so topple over. This causes building to fall over by either the earthquake itself or the aftershocks. When buildings fall people die


How do poor countries prepare for hurricanes?

Poor countries prepare for hurricanes by building sturdy shelters, establishing early warning systems, stockpiling emergency supplies, and creating evacuation plans. They also work to educate their citizens about hurricane preparedness and response strategies to minimize the impact of the storm on their communities. Collaboration with international organizations and neighboring countries is also crucial for providing additional resources and support during and after the hurricane.

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How does Canada use their natural resources?

They use some of their natural resources for food.


Why don't poor countries react as well to natural disasters?

Being poor they haven't the resources to do much about them. Few hospitals, little rescue services.


Analyze the assertion that poor countries are responsible for their underdevelopment?

The idea that poor countries are responsible for their underdevelopment lies in the fact that they are not trying to change it. Citizens of these countries can make strides to change their situation by exploiting their natural resources.


Why do poor countries have low production capacity?

because they have less resources to produce more..


Are Muslim countries poor?

because the don't have many resorces Some of the Muslim countries are poor, yet many countries of the Muslims are not poor. They have more resources than most of the non-Muslim countries. The poor Muslims countries don't lack in resources, they lack in wise and daring leadership. They are unable to utilize their resources properly. Unfortunately, the rich Muslim countries are backward in the fields of education, science and technology. The dictators ruling these countries plunder the resources and pay little attention to educating the masses.


Why is OPEC in business?

Individually these countries tend to be poor but rich in natural resources such as petroleum and there was the concern that as individual countries the more powerful countries would take advantage of them. OPEC is an organization of petroleum producing countries that was formed to give them influence and protection which individually they wouldn't have.


What are fijis natural resources?

The natural resources are that you can go flowers & higher life & my family is poor


Is it rich or poor in natural resources?

depends where "it" is


How does the uneven distribution of natural resources affect world trade?

The uneven distribution of natural resources can create dependencies between countries, leading to imbalances in trade relationships. Countries with abundant resources have leverage in trade negotiations, while resource-poor countries may become reliant on imports, impacting their economies. Additionally, resource-rich countries may experience volatility in their economies due to fluctuations in resource prices on the global market.


What is the difference between the Philippines is rich in natural resources how would you differentiate it from the other Asian countries?

its the difference between good and poor english


If the us had been poor in the natural resources how would industrialization have been affected?

If the U.S. had been poor in Natural Resources, how would industrialization have been affected


Do Ethiopia use there resources wisely?

Not yet that's why we are poor . we have got heaps natural resources . If we use our resources wisely we couldn't be poor .