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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Textiles (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Canadian Shield known for?

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

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

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

Where is the Caribbean Region located?

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

What characterizes the varied Eastern Region?

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

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

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

What does the Canadian Shield cover?

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

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

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

What type of people inhabit the varied Eastern Region?

<p>Beach lovers of Florida (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tropical climate (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Mountainous West (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pacific Islands (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kyrgyzstan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant natural resource mentioned for China?

<p>Coal (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Central America (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Honduras (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Natural resources (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hydroelectric power (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Petroleum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Afghanistan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nepal (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>China (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tourism (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Mountainous West (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Coal (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Corn Belt (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Where is the Caribbean Region located?

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

Pakistan benefits greatly from which natural resource among others?

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

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