Foreign Investment and Migration in South Asia
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Foreign Investment and Migration in South Asia

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource in Europe?

  • Oil
  • Waterways (correct)
  • Rapeseed
  • Coal

    • What is the main natural resource of Afghanistan mentioned in the text?

  • Gold
  • Opium (correct)
  • Natural Gas
  • Oil

    • Which country in South Asia discourages visitors despite having natural beauty and timber as resources?

  • Bangladesh
  • Nepal
  • India
  • Bhutan (correct)

    • What is the most common crop exported by India according to the text?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Europe is specifically mentioned for its agriculture, including olives, wine, and grapes?

    <p>Southern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary export of Pakistan, as stated in the text?

    <p>Textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do businesses move to areas rich in natural resources according to the text?

    <p>To extract resources and make profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main export of services making up a significant portion of Europe's GDP?

    <p>Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Canadian Shield known for?

    <p>Rocky terrain and cold temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is often referred to as the 'bread basket' of North America?

    <p>The Corn Belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Caribbean Region located?

    <p>East of Central America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the varied Eastern Region?

    <p>Wetlands and coastal plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region employs many loggers due to its terrain and climate?

    <p>Canadian Shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Canadian Shield cover?

    <p>Eastern, Central, and Northwestern Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?

    <p>Caribbean Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of people inhabit the varied Eastern Region?

    <p>Beach lovers of Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the movement in the Caribbean region?

    <p>The thousands of islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a narrow piece of land surrounded by water that connects two bigger landmasses?

    <p>Isthmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in South America is known for being rich in natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic term is used to describe small countries heavily reliant on one crop and influenced by foreign money?

    <p>Banana Republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?

    <p>Tropical climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Central America referred to as a land bridge?

    <p>Because it connects North America to South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what continent do foreigners come not just to visit but also to work and live?

    <p>South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of influence do many Central American countries experience due to their dependence on outside sources?

    <p>'Foreign Money' influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?

    <p>The Mountainous West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?

    <p>Abundance of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in the Pacific Islands is known for subsistence farming?

    <p>Pacific Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main driver of settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa?

    <p>Availability of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2014, which type of natural resources contributed significantly to Australia's exports?

    <p>Coal and iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people move around a lot in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?

    <p>Strong cultural ties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region mentioned in the text has a government noted for being highly corrupt?

    <p>Kyrgyzstan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant natural resource mentioned for China?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is primarily driven by an economy mostly focused on things other than natural resources?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the world's largest supply of rare earths but faces restrictions due to sanctions on its exports?

    <p>North Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What country has hydroelectric potential, forests, and fish, but still must import many resources due to higher demand than supply?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is primarily described as benefiting greatly from oil and gas exports among other natural resources?

    <p>Kazakhstan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries in Central Asia is highlighted for its highly fertile land for farming as one of its key natural resources?

    <p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these countries in Central Asia has notable supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?

    <p>Turkmenistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for foreigners coming to South America according to the text?

    <p>To work and live on the continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is described as an isthmus connecting two bigger landmasses?

    <p>Central America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main natural resource that defines the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?

    <p>Tropical climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes most of Central America in terms of its natural resource exports?

    <p>Impoverished despite gold and silver exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is referred to as a Banana Republic in the text?

    <p>Honduras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a vital role in defining the movement of products from South America according to the text?

    <p>Iron deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural resource greatly influences movement in the Caribbean region beyond tourism?

    <p>Petroleum production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South American country is highlighted for its industrialization due to rich natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant driver of the economy in many parts of the world?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is highlighted for having a strategic location as one of its biggest natural resources?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main natural export of Nepal, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Hydroelectric power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern-day Europe, what is the most important export that accounts for 73% of the GDP?

    <p>Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia has a lot of fertile land along river flood plains and exports wheat, rice, cotton, and peanuts?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary exports of Bolivia and Colombia mentioned in the text?

    <p>Petroleum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Opium' is highlighted as the main natural export of which country?

    <p>Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hydroelectric power' is mentioned as the main natural resource of which country?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason for the movement of people to regions rich in natural resources?

    <p>To benefit from economic opportunities related to resource extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia has a limited supply of natural resources but high demand, leading to significant imports?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable natural resource that contributes to the economic growth of Kazakhstan?

    <p>Fertile land for farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country has the world's largest hydroelectric power potential?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many of the natural resources in Central Asia remain underutilized, according to the text?

    <p>High degree of corruption in governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in Central Asia is known for having supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?

    <p>Turkmenistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor driving the movement of products in Russia and Central Asia?

    <p>Rich natural resources and exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some South Asians move to work in the oil industry in the Middle East?

    <p>To benefit from lucrative opportunities in oil extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant reason for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?

    <p>To take advantage of the abundant natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry is on the rise in the Pacific Islands according to the text?

    <p>Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa according to the text?

    <p>Presence or absence of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant driver of modern economics according to the lesson summary?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?

    <p>Mountainous West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common practice in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?

    <p>Cultural exchange between islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource contributes significantly to Australia's exports as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what reason do people come to Australia and New Zealand according to the text?

    <p>To take advantage of natural resources for economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Canadian Shield known for?

    <p>Employing many loggers due to cold temperatures and rocky terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in North America is often referred to as the 'bread basket'?

    <p>The Corn Belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the varied Eastern Region mentioned in the text?

    <p>Spans the Eastern coast and includes wetlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?

    <p>The Caribbean Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?

    <p>Coral reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Caribbean Region located?

    <p>East of Central America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pakistan benefits greatly from which natural resource among others?

    <p>Natural gas reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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