Theme 3

Question 1

Food Shortages

Answer 1

Sudan/Sahel – Food Shortages
Simple Explanation:
Conflict and drought in Sudan and the Sahel region cause severe food shortages.
Versatile Statistics:
* Over 1/3 of population undernourished
* Rainfall dropped 40% in 30 years
80% depend on farming
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Desertification and drought reduce crop yields

Conflicts stop farmers and aid

Poor storage and transport lead to food loss

Question 2

Tourism Dev

Answer 2

Kenya – Tourism Development
Simple Explanation:
Tourism in Kenya creates jobs and income but also causes environmental damage.
Versatile Statistics:
* Tourism = 10% of GDP
* Over 2 million tourists/year
600,000 employed in tourism
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Wildlife parks and beaches attract visitors

Government promotes tourism as development strategy

Lack of strict eco-protection in some areas

Question 3

TNC Globalisation

Answer 3

Nike in Vietnam – TNC Globalisation
Simple Explanation:
Nike makes goods in Vietnam due to cheap labour, boosting jobs and exports.
Versatile Statistics:
* Wages: ~$200/month
* Over 300,000 workers
Vietnam exports: $100+ billion in goods
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Low wages and weak labour laws

Good port access for exports

Government encourages foreign factories

Question 4

Industrial Location

Answer 4

Nissan Sunderland (UK) – Industrial Location
Simple Explanation:
Nissan located in Sunderland for skilled labour and good transport links.
Versatile Statistics:
* Built in 1986
* Over 6,000 workers
Exports ~80% of cars
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Close to European markets (pre-Brexit)

Local workforce and tech support

Good road, rail and port access

Question 5

Energy Strategy

Answer 5

Iceland – Energy Strategy
Simple Explanation:
Iceland uses geothermal and hydropower for nearly all its electricity.
Versatile Statistics:
* 99% renewable electricity
* Over 30 geothermal plants
Hydropower = 73% of supply
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Volcanic landscape provides geothermal heat

Lots of rivers from glacier melt

Government invested early in green energy

Question 6

Industrial Growth

Answer 6

China – Industrial Growth
Simple Explanation:
China grew rapidly by building factories and exporting globally, but faces pollution.
Versatile Statistics:
* World’s top exporter
* Over 60% of electricity from coal
GDP growth: ~6% annually
⚠️ Reasons Why:

Cheap labour attracted global companies

Government built special economic zones (SEZs)

Weak early environmental rules

Question 7

Deforestation for Economic Growth

Answer 7

Malaysia – Deforestation for Economic Growth
Simple Explanation:
Malaysia clears rainforest for palm oil, gaining money but harming the environment.
Versatile Statistics:
* Palm oil = 6% of GDP
* Lost 8% forest cover (2000–2020)
Home to 15,000 plant species
⚠️ Reasons Why:

High global demand for palm oil

Logging for income and jobs

Roads built for access speed up deforestation