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

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

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

What is a major product flow out of Kazakhstan?

<p>Oil and gas (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Why are natural resources important to the economy?

<p>Because they make money move (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kyrgyzstan (D)</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.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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