Which area of Russia is most sparsely populated?

• North East

• South East

• South West

• North West

Answer explanation

Sparsely populated = few people per kilometer squared.

Few people live in north west Russia because it is so cold and snowy!

What is a natural resource?

• A material found in nature that is useful or valuable to people

• Any naturally made material found on Earth

• Anything that can be used to make money

• A material that is mined from deep underground

How does mining for natural resources benefit people living in remote regions in Russia? (pick all that apply)

• Mines provide well paid jobs in areas with few opportunities

• Indigenous peoples can receive training and qualifications

• Opening mines leads to improved transport and infrastructure

• Oil used to power mines can be spilt due to melting permafrost

How are fossil fuels created?

• Melting plastics at high temperatures

• Dead organisms are put under heat and pressure

• Cutting down and burning trees and plants

Why are fossil fuels non-renewable? (pick two)

• They can be used again and again

• There are limited reserves

• They take millions of years to form

• They release greenhouse gases

What are the environmental impacts of spilling oil? (pick all that apply)

• Kills marine organisms

• Pollutes turtle spawning grounds

• Birds suffer hypothermia

• Destroys animal habitats

Why can using nuclear power to generating electricity be risky? (Pick two)

• When out of control nuclear reactors can overheat

• Nuclear waste remains radioactive for thousands of years

• Nuclear power releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

• Nuclear power stations are dangerous and frequently explode

Why is it so hot during the day in much of the Middle East? (pick two)

• There are few clouds to act as shade

• It receives a high level of solar energy

• It's near the equator so is closer to the sun

• The earth's crust is thin here so the ground gets hotter

Answer explanation

The Middle East is located near to the equator which means that the sun is more directly overhead (not closer!). This means it receives more solar energy. As there are few clouds (due to the high air pressure) there is no shade, making it hotter during the day.

How are Qatar and Dubai diversifying their economy? (Pick two)

• Investing in fossil fuel production

• Investing in education and technology

• Investing in tourist infrastructure

• Investing in collaborative projects

Answer explanation

Whist the cities of Doha (in Qatar) and Dubai (in the UAE) are in competition for trade and popularity, they are both preparing for a non-fossil fuel future by investing in education and technology, as well as tourist infrastructure (e.g. airports and football stadiums).

Which is a positive consequence of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup?

• Expensive designer stadiums may have no future use

• Migrant workers have been exploited

• New laws have been created to protect worker's rights

• Qatar's carbon footprint will have increased