8 geography quiz

What are the three types of resources?

• Land, Water, Air

• Natural, Capital, Human

• Books, Pencils, Computers

• Food, Clothing, Shelter

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource?

• Computers

• Minerals

• Animals

• Wind

Which of the following is a capital resource?

• Cleaners

• Engineers

• Doctors

• Tools

What was the population of Qatar in the 1950s?

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

• 10,000,000

Why is Qatar suffering from extremely high water stress?

• Due to overuse of available freshwater supply

• Due to low demand for water

• Due to lack of desalination plants

• Due to excessive rainfall

What is globalization?

• Growing interdependence of countries around the world

• Growing competition between populations

• Growing independence (استقلالية) of countries

• Growing isolation (العزلة) of cultures

Which of the following is NOT a result of globalization?

• Increased trade (business) in goods and services

• Increased flow of investment around the world

• Increased isolation (الانعزال) of populations

• Increased cultural exchange

What is the main source of water in Qatar currently?

• Rivers

• Groundwater

• Desalination plants

• Rainwater

What was the initial water supply situation in Qatar in the 1950s?

• Abundant freshwater supply

• Limited water for washing and cooking

• No water available

• Only seawater was available

What is the daily water use per capita in Qatar currently?

• 595 L

• 500 L

• 300 L

• 100 L