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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource in Europe?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most common crop exported by India according to the text?
Which region in Europe is specifically mentioned for its agriculture, including olives, wine, and grapes?
Which region in Europe is specifically mentioned for its agriculture, including olives, wine, and grapes?
What is the primary export of Pakistan, as stated in the text?
What is the primary export of Pakistan, as stated in the text?
Why do businesses move to areas rich in natural resources according to the text?
Why do businesses move to areas rich in natural resources according to the text?
What is the main export of services making up a significant portion of Europe's GDP?
What is the main export of services making up a significant portion of Europe's GDP?
What is the Canadian Shield known for?
What is the Canadian Shield known for?
Which region is often referred to as the 'bread basket' of North America?
Which region is often referred to as the 'bread basket' of North America?
Where is the Caribbean Region located?
Where is the Caribbean Region located?
What characterizes the varied Eastern Region?
What characterizes the varied Eastern Region?
Which region employs many loggers due to its terrain and climate?
Which region employs many loggers due to its terrain and climate?
What does the Canadian Shield cover?
What does the Canadian Shield cover?
Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?
Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?
What type of people inhabit the varied Eastern Region?
What type of people inhabit the varied Eastern Region?
What defines the movement in the Caribbean region?
What defines the movement in the Caribbean region?
What term describes a narrow piece of land surrounded by water that connects two bigger landmasses?
What term describes a narrow piece of land surrounded by water that connects two bigger landmasses?
Which region in South America is known for being rich in natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?
Which region in South America is known for being rich in natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?
What economic term is used to describe small countries heavily reliant on one crop and influenced by foreign money?
What economic term is used to describe small countries heavily reliant on one crop and influenced by foreign money?
Which natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
Which natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
Why is Central America referred to as a land bridge?
Why is Central America referred to as a land bridge?
In what continent do foreigners come not just to visit but also to work and live?
In what continent do foreigners come not just to visit but also to work and live?
What type of influence do many Central American countries experience due to their dependence on outside sources?
What type of influence do many Central American countries experience due to their dependence on outside sources?
Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?
Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?
What is one of the main reasons for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?
What is one of the main reasons for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?
Which country in the Pacific Islands is known for subsistence farming?
Which country in the Pacific Islands is known for subsistence farming?
What is the main driver of settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa?
What is the main driver of settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa?
In 2014, which type of natural resources contributed significantly to Australia's exports?
In 2014, which type of natural resources contributed significantly to Australia's exports?
Why do people move around a lot in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?
Why do people move around a lot in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?
Which region mentioned in the text has a government noted for being highly corrupt?
Which region mentioned in the text has a government noted for being highly corrupt?
What is the most significant natural resource mentioned for China?
What is the most significant natural resource mentioned for China?
Which country in East Asia is primarily driven by an economy mostly focused on things other than natural resources?
Which country in East Asia is primarily driven by an economy mostly focused on things other than natural resources?
Which country has the world's largest supply of rare earths but faces restrictions due to sanctions on its exports?
Which country has the world's largest supply of rare earths but faces restrictions due to sanctions on its exports?
What country has hydroelectric potential, forests, and fish, but still must import many resources due to higher demand than supply?
What country has hydroelectric potential, forests, and fish, but still must import many resources due to higher demand than supply?
Which South Asian country is primarily described as benefiting greatly from oil and gas exports among other natural resources?
Which South Asian country is primarily described as benefiting greatly from oil and gas exports among other natural resources?
Which of the following countries in Central Asia is highlighted for its highly fertile land for farming as one of its key natural resources?
Which of the following countries in Central Asia is highlighted for its highly fertile land for farming as one of its key natural resources?
Which of these countries in Central Asia has notable supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?
Which of these countries in Central Asia has notable supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?
What is the primary reason for foreigners coming to South America according to the text?
What is the primary reason for foreigners coming to South America according to the text?
Which of the following regions is described as an isthmus connecting two bigger landmasses?
Which of the following regions is described as an isthmus connecting two bigger landmasses?
What is the main natural resource that defines the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
What is the main natural resource that defines the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
What characterizes most of Central America in terms of its natural resource exports?
What characterizes most of Central America in terms of its natural resource exports?
Which country is referred to as a Banana Republic in the text?
Which country is referred to as a Banana Republic in the text?
What plays a vital role in defining the movement of products from South America according to the text?
What plays a vital role in defining the movement of products from South America according to the text?
What natural resource greatly influences movement in the Caribbean region beyond tourism?
What natural resource greatly influences movement in the Caribbean region beyond tourism?
Which South American country is highlighted for its industrialization due to rich natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?
Which South American country is highlighted for its industrialization due to rich natural resources like iron, copper, and oil?
What is a significant driver of the economy in many parts of the world?
What is a significant driver of the economy in many parts of the world?
Which South Asian country is highlighted for having a strategic location as one of its biggest natural resources?
Which South Asian country is highlighted for having a strategic location as one of its biggest natural resources?
What is the main natural export of Nepal, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main natural export of Nepal, as mentioned in the text?
In modern-day Europe, what is the most important export that accounts for 73% of the GDP?
In modern-day Europe, what is the most important export that accounts for 73% of the GDP?
Which country in South Asia has a lot of fertile land along river flood plains and exports wheat, rice, cotton, and peanuts?
Which country in South Asia has a lot of fertile land along river flood plains and exports wheat, rice, cotton, and peanuts?
What is one of the primary exports of Bolivia and Colombia mentioned in the text?
What is one of the primary exports of Bolivia and Colombia mentioned in the text?
'Opium' is highlighted as the main natural export of which country?
'Opium' is highlighted as the main natural export of which country?
'Hydroelectric power' is mentioned as the main natural resource of which country?
'Hydroelectric power' is mentioned as the main natural resource of which country?
What is a primary reason for the movement of people to regions rich in natural resources?
What is a primary reason for the movement of people to regions rich in natural resources?
Which country in East Asia has a limited supply of natural resources but high demand, leading to significant imports?
Which country in East Asia has a limited supply of natural resources but high demand, leading to significant imports?
What is a notable natural resource that contributes to the economic growth of Kazakhstan?
What is a notable natural resource that contributes to the economic growth of Kazakhstan?
Which East Asian country has the world's largest hydroelectric power potential?
Which East Asian country has the world's largest hydroelectric power potential?
Why do many of the natural resources in Central Asia remain underutilized, according to the text?
Why do many of the natural resources in Central Asia remain underutilized, according to the text?
Which country in Central Asia is known for having supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?
Which country in Central Asia is known for having supplies of raw chemicals among its natural resources?
What is a key factor driving the movement of products in Russia and Central Asia?
What is a key factor driving the movement of products in Russia and Central Asia?
Why do some South Asians move to work in the oil industry in the Middle East?
Why do some South Asians move to work in the oil industry in the Middle East?
What is a significant reason for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?
What is a significant reason for people migrating to Russia and Kazakhstan in Central Asia?
What industry is on the rise in the Pacific Islands according to the text?
What industry is on the rise in the Pacific Islands according to the text?
What drives settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa according to the text?
What drives settlement patterns in the Middle East and Africa according to the text?
What is a significant driver of modern economics according to the lesson summary?
What is a significant driver of modern economics according to the lesson summary?
Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?
Which region in North America is covered by the Cordilleras mountain ranges?
What is a common practice in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?
What is a common practice in the Pacific Islands despite limited capital movement?
Which natural resource contributes significantly to Australia's exports as mentioned in the text?
Which natural resource contributes significantly to Australia's exports as mentioned in the text?
For what reason do people come to Australia and New Zealand according to the text?
For what reason do people come to Australia and New Zealand according to the text?
What is the Canadian Shield known for?
What is the Canadian Shield known for?
Which region in North America is often referred to as the 'bread basket'?
Which region in North America is often referred to as the 'bread basket'?
What characterizes the varied Eastern Region mentioned in the text?
What characterizes the varied Eastern Region mentioned in the text?
Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?
Which region has a robust tourism industry due to its islands and coral reefs?
What natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
What natural resource greatly affects the movement of tourists to the Caribbean region?
Where is the Caribbean Region located?
Where is the Caribbean Region located?
Pakistan benefits greatly from which natural resource among others?
Pakistan benefits greatly from which natural resource among others?