Global Resource Consumption Quiz

What is the global distribution of resources like?

• Evenly distributed

• Very unevenly distributed

• Concentrated in the Southern Hemisphere

• Concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere

Where is the consumption of resources the highest?

• Low-Income Countries (LICs)

• High-Income Countries (HICs)

• Newly Emerging Economies (NEEs)

• Equally distributed among all countries

Do all countries have their own energy reserves?

• Yes, all countries have energy reserves

• No, not all countries have energy reserves

• Only countries with large land areas have energy reserves

• Only island nations lack energy reserves

What does the consumption of resources depend on?

• Population size

• Climate

• Wealth

• Geographical location

Why is consumption the lowest in Low-Income Countries (LICs)?

• They have abundant resources

• They lack wealth

• They have strict environmental laws

• They have a small population

What do countries have to do to access more resources?

• Increase their population

• Import them or find technological solutions

• Reduce their consumption

• Rely on renewable energy only

Why are some countries not suitable for food production?

• They have too much rainfall

• They have dry climates or environments

• They are too mountainous

• They are too urbanised

Why is consumption of resources increasing in Newly Emerging Economies (NEEs)?

• Their population is decreasing

• Their industry is developing quickly

• They are importing more resources

• They are focusing on agriculture

What is a disadvantage of technological solutions for accessing resources?

• They are always unreliable

• They are expensive

• They are easy to implement

• They are environmentally friendly

What is an example of a Newly Emerging Economy (NEE) where consumption is increasing rapidly?

• Japan

• China

• United States

• Germany