Questions 1. Of the 38 nations listed by the UN as the least devel- oped nations, 16 are landlocked. How might being lan

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Questions 1. Of the 38 nations listed by the UN as the least devel- oped nations, 16 are landlocked. How might being landlocked contribute to slower development? Remember that Switzerland is landlocked as you think through this question 2. Comment on the potential of oil shale and oil sands as future energy sources. 3. a. Why do you suppose the blank areas on a popu- lation map generally coincide with the areas of higher elevation on a topographical map? b. Why are the tropies an exception to this rule? 4. "International businesspeople, unless they are in the business of refining minerals or petroleum, have no need to concern themselves with world developments in natural resources." Agree or disagree with this assertion, explaining your reasoning. 5. Mountains, deserts, and tropical rain forests are gen. erally culture barriers. Explain. 6. In 2005, Switzerland, a landlocked country, won the America's Cup sailing competition. How might this be explained using Porter's factor conditions? 7. From an international businessperson's point of view, how would you apply what you have learned about factor conditions as you explore locations for manufacturing? 8. Explain how the stakeholder model applies to u spe- cific example of sustainable business. This example can be from your community, the business press, or class discussion 9. How is the concept of sustainable business practice both local and global?