The Gulf states and South-East Asia
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write two shared features of the Persian Gulf states.
Monarchical rule; desert climate and oil and gas wealth; many foreign workers.
2
Why are there many foreign workers in these states?
The local population is small and workers are needed in construction and services; wealthy states pay wages.
3
Compare Indonesia and Singapore by two features.
Indonesia – many islands, large population, rich resources; Singapore – one city, very small, no resources.
4
Why does Indonesia have many volcanoes and earthquakes?
It lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where crustal plates meet.
5
Which Malaysian products matter in exports? Write two.
Electronics, palm oil (or rubber, oil).