The relative isolation of China and Japan from western influences until the mid 19th century is
an example of how:
(a) Country topographies affect economic development
(b) Climate affects national infrastructure development
(c) Countries’ geographic positions on the world map affect trade and external relations
Solution
Countries topographic affect economic development. Both are close to Western nations than
countries like India which were influenced. Climate was not severe. Even America had much
worse climate.
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1. The relative isolation of China and Japan from western influences until the mid 19th century is
an example of how:
(a) Country topographies affect economic development
(b) Climate affects national infrastructure development
(c) Countries’ geographic positions on the world map affect trade and external relations
Solution
Countries topographic affect economic development. Both are close to Western nations than
countries like India which were influenced. Climate was not severe. Even America had much
worse climate
