GCSE Human Geography Case Study Quiz

1969

1979

1989

1999

Government was bossy

China hates children

Heading into famine and growth was unsustainable

Communism

Couples must only have one successful pregnancy

Second children were forcibly killed at birth

Couples received a 5-10% salary rise for having child

A 10% salary cut was imposed if another child was born

The country is now facing the problem of having too many young people

Women were forced to have abortions as late as 9 months

A gender imbalance in favour of boys was created because of Chinese society’s preference for boys

Chinese only children have been spoilt, creating ‘Little Emperor’ syndrome

The previously forecast famine was avoided, people have enough food and jobs

Approximately 400million fewer children have been born

Standards of living have been improved

There has been an increase in skilled workers

Young couples who are both only children were allowed two children

Women have been able to concentrate on their careers because of fewer childcare responsibilities

Some families in rural areas have been allowed to have three children

The policy was stopped in October 2015

China

India

Pakistan

Mongolia

Improving education standard and treating girls equal to boys

Promoting abortions to women in health clinics

Educating people about the benefits of having smaller families as well as providing free contraception

Land was redistributed so that no family had more than eight hectares

There are now more girls than boys in the state

More women go to university than men

Kerala’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.8 per 1000 (much lower than the national average)

GDP/capita has risen far above the national average to £2950

Three years of paid parental leave for mothers or fathers

Contraception has been made unavailable in shops and clinics

Free, full-time education from the age of three

The more children a woman has, the earlier she can retire on a full pension

It has slowly risen because of the pro-natal policy

It has fallen quickly despite the pro-natal policy

Its decline has been slowed down by the policy but it is still falling

It has stayed the same the whole time (14 per 1000)

To flee conflict in their homeland

To find work

To earn more money (five times as much as in Poland)

To get a better standard of living

There has been some conflict between migrants and natives

The migrants have boosted the economy through paying taxes

They have cost the government money through the use of health and education services

Overall, the UK has not benefitted from the migrants

1984

1994

2004

2014

Conflict/civil war in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan

Human rights abuses in countries such as Eritrea

A better climate

A better quality of life and more jobs

Thousands of people have drowned in the Mediterranean trying to reach Italy/Greece

Strain put on local authorities/the economy when trying to supply accommodation/education for migrants

Immigrants can fill gaps in the working age population in countries, such as Germany, experiencing ageing populations

Immigrants and natives mix well and create interesting cultural fusions

The Alps - winter sports

Volcanoes - Mount Pinatubo

Cities - Venice

Coasts - Vernazza

Duty-free malls

Sightseeing

Local markets

Glacier walking

It became a major tourist centre in the 19th Century

It was successful in its bid for the supercasino

It boomed in the first half of the 20th Century

Blackpool has gone into decline following the growth of overseas tourism and the package holiday

1951

1961

1971

1981

Unique wildlife, e.g. harebells; short-eared owl

Excellent coastal walks, e.g. The Jurassic Coast

Historic buildings, gardens and parks, e.g. Chatsworth estate

Easy accessibility from surrounding areas, close to major cities, e.g. Manchester, Sheffield

More tourist related jobs and contribution to the economy

Footpath erosion

Tourists leaving gates open and farm animals escaping

A lot of the money spent in the park is taken out by big TNCs

The Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership aims to encourage the use of buses and trains within this popular valley. 

The Peak District Ranger Service provides information and advice to visitors and local communities and resolves immediate problems created by visitor pressure.

An animal sanctuary has been built near Castleton to protect vulnerable species.

The Pennine Way has been paved for most of its length within the Park. 

Caves in Kingston Town

Beaches at Montego Bay

Deep-sea fishing at Port Antonio

Botanic gardens in the Blue Mountains

Tourism contributes 20% to Jamaica’s GDP

Jobs are created in the tourist sector

Jobs created are low-paid for locals

All of the money that is spent in Jamaica remains in the country

Magnificent scenery

Ice landing

Swimming

Wildlife, e.g. penguins

Sea pollution

Ice caps melting

Damage to flora and fauna (plants and animals)

Littering

Tourists do not go within 5 metres of penguins or other wildlife

Take all litter and waste away with you

No more than 100 people can land at any one time

People are not allowed to shout at any point in case they scare animals

Ecuador

Brazil

Mexico

Australia

The islands make the shape of a bird when viewed from above

No one lives on the islands so they are unspoilt

They are home to a range of endemic (unique) plant and animal species

They aren’t special

Tourists can only visit on small boats owned by local people, 10 to 16 people at a time

Tourists are not allowed to wear shoes at any time

Tourists can only visit a small number of places so most of the islands are unaffected

Visitors are educated on how to conserve the island before visiting

Local people make a living from the tourism

The environment remains stable because of the strict rules put in place to protect them

The environment is 100% sustainable

Local businesses benefit tourism, instead of large TNCs

10% of the population speak fluent English

Phone signal is better in India than anywhere else in the world

Salaries are lower than in the UK but higher than the salary for a teacher in India

Development of ICT allows fast and clear communication

It is situated near major economic hubs, e.g. London and Birmingham

Development of ICT has enabled quick and easy communication with home country

It is located near several major airports and universities

It is located near a major Scalextric factory

The Olympics was a great advert for the country

Three Gorges Dam has supplied a lot of power for houses and factories

The Chinese have the best technological expertise in the world

Government legislation has seen the introduction of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

Off-shore in the sea, e.g. The Channel

In upland areas, e.g. The Lake District

In urban areas, e.g. London

In rural, open spaces, e.g. The Peak District

To improve the image of UK countryside and coastal areas

To generate 10% of power by renewable energy sources

To create new habitats for birds

To increase the UK’s carbon footprint

Wind farms are more expensive than traditional methods

Wind farms produce energy more sustainably

Wind farms kill birds

They are quieter than busy offices

There were concerns in Pakistan that India could build dams and cut off water supplies

There is resentment in Kashmir, India that their water is being deprived, affecting farming

The Indus Water Treaty (1960) states that Pakistan has westward rivers whilst India has eastward rivers

Civilians from India and Pakistan have been found using the water from each other’s rivers in Kashmir

Fertile land is used for growing flowers instead of food

The population in the area used for flower growing has decreased

Water levels are falling due to their use on flowers

Chemicals sprayed on the flowers can cause rashes/chest problems