Other Things Equal,relatively Poor Countries Tend to Grow

question 13

Multiple Choice

Other things equal,relatively poor countries tend to grow

• A)slower than relatively rich countries;this is called the poverty trap.
• B)slower than relatively rich countries;this is called the fall-behind effect.
• C)faster than relatively rich countries;this is called the catch-up effect.
• D)faster than relatively rich countries;this is called the constant-returns-to-scale effect.

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Definitions:

Stream-Cut Canyon

A deep valley formed through the prolonged action of a stream cutting through the terrain, often displaying steep sides.

Downcutting

A process by which a stream or river erodes its bed, deepening it over time, often leading to the formation of canyons or valleys.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A condition of a system in approximate steady state where there is a balanced inflow and outflow of materials.

Graded Stream

A stream in equilibrium, showing a balance between its capacity to transport sediment and the amount of sediment supplied to it, thus with no overall erosion or deposition of sediment.