Natural Resources & Migration in Central Asia and Russia
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Why do natural resources often cause movement?

  • Natural resources discourage the movement of people and products
  • Natural resources are essential for tourism
  • Natural resources attract businesses and influence their location (correct)
  • Natural resources have no impact on movement

    • What type of materials are considered natural resources?

  • Mined materials like coal and oil only
  • Artificially created materials only
  • Only metals and jewels
  • Materials found inside or provided by the Earth naturally (correct)

    • How do natural resources affect the economy?

  • They generate money (capital) movement (correct)
  • They discourage business activities
  • They decrease capital movement
  • They have no impact on economy

    • Why might a business choose to move to a region with abundant natural resources?

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

    What is a possible consequence of a lack of natural resources in an area for businesses?

    <p>Decreased attractiveness for business investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do natural resources indirectly influence the movement of people?

    <p>By attracting businesses that create job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in determining the movement of products and capital?

    <p>Presence of natural resources along with other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why Russia is rich in natural resources?

    <p>It has vast wilderness areas that are hard to access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries in Central Asia has highly fertile land for farming?

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

    What is a major product flow out of Kazakhstan?

    <p>Oil and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many people migrate to Russia and Kazakhstan from other Central Asian countries?

    <p>To find employment due to higher income levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Central Asian country has resources that remain largely unexploited due to governmental issues?

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

    What contributes significantly to the movement of products and capital in and out of Russia and Kazakhstan?

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

    Which Central Asian country is hindered in resource exploitation due to a repressive regime?

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

    Why are natural resources important to the economy?

    <p>Because they make money move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resources are considered natural resources?

    <p>Materials found inside or provided by the Earth naturally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a business move away from an area with abundant natural resources?

    <p>Due to lack of demand for the products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do natural resources indirectly influence the movement of people?

    <p>By affecting the availability of goods and services in an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential reason why a business might choose to move to a region with abundant natural resources?

    <p>To exploit the region's natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do natural resources impact the movement of products and capital?

    <p>By influencing business decisions on location and production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do natural resources play in attracting businesses to certain regions?

    <p>They are a primary factor in location decisions for many industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is human migration to Russia and Kazakhstan significant in Central Asia?

    <p>For better job opportunities and higher average income compared to other Central Asian countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major factor contributing to the limited exploitation of resources in Kyrgyzstan?

    <p>High levels of corruption within the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of capital movement is observed in the flow of products in the region?

    <p>Capital flows into Russia and Kazakhstan while products are exported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do natural resources have on the economic activity in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan?

    <p>Resulting in a high level of economic control by repressive regimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many people migrate to Russia and Kazakhstan for employment opportunities?

    <p>For better job prospects and higher average income compared to their home countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes human migration to Russia and Kazakhstan particularly attractive for those who are not highly skilled?

    <p>Availability of jobs that do not require specialized skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Central Asian country faces challenges in business development due to a corrupt government?

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

    'Why are Russia and Kazakhstan appealing destinations for people seeking better economic prospects?' Choose the most plausible reason.

    <p>'For higher average income compared to other Central Asian countries.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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