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What percentage of garments manufactured in Brazil are exported to other countries?
What percentage of garments manufactured in Brazil are exported to other countries?
Which natural resource is crucial for heavy industries like steel manufacturing in Brazil?
Which natural resource is crucial for heavy industries like steel manufacturing in Brazil?
What was the primary aim of Brazil's import substitution scheme after WWII?
What was the primary aim of Brazil's import substitution scheme after WWII?
Which program aimed to reduce dependency on oil in Brazil?
Which program aimed to reduce dependency on oil in Brazil?
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What tax is imposed on cars not produced within the Mercosur region?
What tax is imposed on cars not produced within the Mercosur region?
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When did Brazil's manufacturing industry begin to show rapid growth?
When did Brazil's manufacturing industry begin to show rapid growth?
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Which entity was formed in 1991 to boost trade among South American countries?
Which entity was formed in 1991 to boost trade among South American countries?
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What impact did multinational corporations (MNCs) have on Brazil's manufacturing sector?
What impact did multinational corporations (MNCs) have on Brazil's manufacturing sector?
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What is one major contributor to the economy of the Paris Basin?
What is one major contributor to the economy of the Paris Basin?
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Which demographic group represents a significant portion of the population in the Paris Basin?
Which demographic group represents a significant portion of the population in the Paris Basin?
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What kind of economic activity has developed significantly in the Paris Basin due to its transport facilities?
What kind of economic activity has developed significantly in the Paris Basin due to its transport facilities?
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What type of industries can locate themselves anywhere, as mentioned in relation to the Paris Basin?
What type of industries can locate themselves anywhere, as mentioned in relation to the Paris Basin?
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What role does the Brie region play in the economy of the Paris Basin?
What role does the Brie region play in the economy of the Paris Basin?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the education system in France?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the education system in France?
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How many people visit Paris each year, according to the information provided?
How many people visit Paris each year, according to the information provided?
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What percentage of employment in Paris is accounted for by tourism?
What percentage of employment in Paris is accounted for by tourism?
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Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the coal mining industry in Belgium?
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the coal mining industry in Belgium?
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What financial policy initiated by the EU impacted the Belgian mining industry?
What financial policy initiated by the EU impacted the Belgian mining industry?
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What was the unemployment rate in Wallonia following the closure of the mining industry?
What was the unemployment rate in Wallonia following the closure of the mining industry?
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Which language communities exist in Belgium?
Which language communities exist in Belgium?
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Which region in Belgium was historically wealthier due to the availability of coal and iron ore?
Which region in Belgium was historically wealthier due to the availability of coal and iron ore?
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What is one major source of tension between the regions of Wallonia and Flanders?
What is one major source of tension between the regions of Wallonia and Flanders?
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What role does language play in defining cultural identity in Belgium?
What role does language play in defining cultural identity in Belgium?
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What was the effect of the mining industry closure in Wallonia on the local population?
What was the effect of the mining industry closure in Wallonia on the local population?
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What is one adverse effect of high moisture content on cereal crops?
What is one adverse effect of high moisture content on cereal crops?
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What is a significant factor that limits arable farming in certain regions?
What is a significant factor that limits arable farming in certain regions?
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Which region benefits from longer hours of sunshine for arable farming?
Which region benefits from longer hours of sunshine for arable farming?
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What is the primary characteristic of brown earth soils found in the GDA?
What is the primary characteristic of brown earth soils found in the GDA?
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Why do farmers in the Western region often sell cattle to GDA farmers?
Why do farmers in the Western region often sell cattle to GDA farmers?
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What soil condition is prevalent in the Western region due to glacial activity?
What soil condition is prevalent in the Western region due to glacial activity?
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Which practice is becoming increasingly popular to protect soils in farming?
Which practice is becoming increasingly popular to protect soils in farming?
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What is a consequence of high rainfall and cooler temperatures in the Western region?
What is a consequence of high rainfall and cooler temperatures in the Western region?
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What type of agricultural farming is more common in the Western region due to unsuitable land for arable farming?
What type of agricultural farming is more common in the Western region due to unsuitable land for arable farming?
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What characteristic of the brown earth soils in north Dublin contributes to plant growth?
What characteristic of the brown earth soils in north Dublin contributes to plant growth?
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Which climate type is associated with the western part of the Paris Basin?
Which climate type is associated with the western part of the Paris Basin?
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What impact does high rainfall in upland areas have on agriculture?
What impact does high rainfall in upland areas have on agriculture?
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How does the average temperature during winter in the cool temperate oceanic climate of the Paris Basin typically compare?
How does the average temperature during winter in the cool temperate oceanic climate of the Paris Basin typically compare?
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Which of the following factors limit agricultural practices in the Western region's boulder-clay soils?
Which of the following factors limit agricultural practices in the Western region's boulder-clay soils?
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What type of farming is characterized by high numbers of livestock supported by healthy grass in the Paris Basin?
What type of farming is characterized by high numbers of livestock supported by healthy grass in the Paris Basin?
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What is a significant economic outcome for farmers in the Western region due to unsuitable farming land?
What is a significant economic outcome for farmers in the Western region due to unsuitable farming land?
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What is one primary reason for the growth of Paris City?
What is one primary reason for the growth of Paris City?
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How does the natural soil in the Paris region contribute to the city's growth?
How does the natural soil in the Paris region contribute to the city's growth?
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What role does transport play in the development of Paris City?
What role does transport play in the development of Paris City?
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What does it mean for Paris to be described as a 'primate city'?
What does it mean for Paris to be described as a 'primate city'?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to the growth of Paris City?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to the growth of Paris City?
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Why are tourists drawn to the Normandy beaches?
Why are tourists drawn to the Normandy beaches?
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What type of functions does Paris City serve that contribute to its growth?
What type of functions does Paris City serve that contribute to its growth?
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What is significant about the population of Paris City?
What is significant about the population of Paris City?
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Study Notes
Regional Geography
- Sample essays are available (30 marks)
- Essays adapted from various sources: 'Earth' by Michael Organ, 'Landscapes' by [unknown author], 'Exam Skills Geography' by Sue Honan
- A breakdown of essay topics is provided, including geographic regions, climatic regions, geomorphic regions, administrative regions, cultural regions, and regions in industrial decline.
- The essay topics cover Irish regions, European regions, and Continental/Sub-Continental regions (e.g., Brazil).
- Each region has a breakdown of factors to consider including physical factors (e.g., climate, geomorphology), economic activities (primary, secondary, tertiary), urban development, and population distribution.
- Specific examples were supplied such as Paris Basin, Mezzogiorno, GDA, and Sao Paulo.
- Detailed examples of concept of a region and how geomorphology or climate is used to define a region were also given
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Explore various regional geography essay topics focused on Irish, European, and Continental regions. This quiz includes factors influencing regions such as climate, geomorphology, and population distribution, along with specific examples. Test your understanding of geographic concepts and the nuances of different regions.
