geography china test

Question 1

What is the population of China?

Answer 1

Approximately 1.3 billion

This figure is subject to change as population growth continues.

Question 2

What is the size of China in million km²?

Answer 2

9.6 million km²

Question 3

What are two main physical features of China?

Answer 3

• Himalaya mountains
• Gobi Desert

Question 4

What does GNI stand for and what does it represent?

Answer 4

Gross National Income; average income per person expressed in US$

Question 5

What is the definition of population density?

Answer 5

The number of people per km²

Question 6

What is the birth rate?

Answer 6

The number born each year per 1000 population

Question 7

What is the death rate?

Answer 7

The number dying each year per 1000 population

Question 8

What is meant by natural increase?

Answer 8

The difference between births and deaths

Question 9

What policy was introduced in China in 1979 to control population growth?

Answer 9

One Child Policy

Question 10

What was the fertility rate in China before the One Child Policy?

Answer 10

6.5 babies per woman

Question 11

What policy replaced the One Child Policy in 2015?

Answer 11

Two Child Policy

Question 12

What is the current fertility rate in China as of 2021?

Answer 12

1.6 babies per woman

Question 13

What does the term ‘Little Emperors’ refer to?

Answer 13

Spoilt children in single child families

Question 14

What is the definition of superpower?

Answer 14

A very powerful country with significant global influence

Question 15

What are two human features of China?

Answer 15

• Cities
• Great Wall

Question 16

What is urbanisation?

Answer 16

The growing proportion of people living in towns and cities

Question 17

What is one major environmental issue caused by rapid urban growth in China?

Answer 17

Air and water pollution

Question 18

What is the Three Gorges Dam built to address?

Answer 18

Rapid population growth and lack of water and electricity

Question 19

How many people were displaced due to the Three Gorges Dam?

Answer 19

1.25 million people

Question 20

What is neo-colonialism?

Answer 20

Holding power over countries without political takeover

Question 21

What is the significance of the Silk Roads in modern times?

Answer 21

They are expanding for trade

Question 22

What does the term ‘infrastructure’ refer to?

Answer 22

Roads, railways, and electrical links

Question 23

What is the relationship between population distribution and physical features in China?

Answer 23

High density in lowland, coastal areas and low density in mountainous, low rainfall areas

Question 24

What are the top trading partners with China?

Answer 24

• USA
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• South Korea

Question 25

What is the impact of globalisation on China?

Answer 25

Increased interconnectedness and interdependence

Question 26

Fill in the blank: China's policies have led to an _______ population.

Answer 26

ageing

Question 27

True or False: China's One Child Policy was introduced due to concerns about overpopulation.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is exploitation in the context of urban growth?

Answer 28

Taking advantage of people in vulnerable situations

Question 29

What environmental impact is caused by the chemicals released from factories in China?

Answer 29

Pollution of water sources

Question 30

What is meant by 'population distribution'?

Answer 30

The spread of the population, e.g. concentrated, evenly spread, sparse

Question 31

List two factors that affect population growth in China.

Answer 31

* Birth rates * Death rates

Question 32

What is meant by sustainable development?

Answer 32

Progress with a reduced impact on the environment