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Effects of Portuguese rule on the East African Coast include;It lead to the decline of Indian Ocean trade and local trade.It led to loss of lives through raids/introduction of many weapons lead to insecurity in the place.It led to decline and ruin of towns e.g GediTheir raids led to destruction of propertyHeavy taxes imposed on coastal people hindered coastal economic development.They built fort Jesus and Vasco da Gama which became historical monument.Introduced new crops to the coast e.g maize and cashew nutsTheir language enriched Kiswahili vocabulary through borrowing of words e.g pesa, baruti.They improved links between the Coast and India/GoaThey practiced slave trade and this led to depopulation and human suffering
Effects of food shortages in third world countries include;loss of life due to famine e.g. in Ethiopia and Nigeriaincreased human suffering i.e children born of malnourished mother are weak.construct wars and clashes between communities over food.Has led to refugee problems as some people have been made to free to neighboring countries in search of food.Increase in poverty levels .There is bound to be a general increase in poverty among the masses.Economics decline-countries that face food shortages will in turn experience economic decline.
Energy crisis is a situation whereby the demand for oil is higher than the amount being supplied, leading to high oil prices.
Effects of the international dateline on time are;A day is gained if one travels across the IDL to the EastA day is lost if one travels across the IDL to the West.Info: In simple terms, IDL (International Date Line) is a line that runs from the north to the south in the middle of the earth. Read more about IDL.
Effects of soil creep on the earth surface include;It can push fence posts and telegraph poles from their original positions so they appear inclinedStone walls built across the slope can be destroyed by the creeping soilSoil creep results in the accumulation of soil particles at the base of the slopeSoil creep can also interfere with infrastructure such as road and railwaysWhen fine soil particles move downhill the upper slope are left bare and exposed