Changing Economic World

Question 1

What is the case study for how the growth of tourism in an LIC or NEE helps to reduce the development gap?

Answer 1

Tourism in Jamaica

Question 2

What are 3 positives of tourism in Jamaica?

Answer 2

1. Contributes over 50% of the country’s total foreign exchange earnings ($2billion).
2. Employs the 2nd largest number of Jamaicans (200,000).
3. Improved quality of life.

Question 3

What is the example of an LIC/NEE that has experienced rapid economic development?

Answer 3

Nigeria

Question 4

3 facts why Nigeria is important within Africa.

Answer 4

1. Highest farm output in Africa.
2. Highest GDP in Africa.
3. The centre of Lagos is a thriving economic hub.

Question 5

2 facts why Nigeria is important globally.

Answer 5

1. Is a major export of oil.
2. Predicted to have the world’s highest average GDP growth.

Question 6

What are 2 opportunites of Shell for Nigeria?

Answer 6

1. Shell employs 26,000 people.
2. Shell improves education, running water and electricity.

Question 7

What is the challenge of Shell for Nigeria?

Answer 7

The environment is heavily polluted.

Question 8

What is the Bodo Oil Spill?

Answer 8

An oil pipeline owned by Shell ruptured twice, spilling over 560,000 barrels of crude oil into the Niger Delta.

Question 9

Who did the Bodo Oil Spill affect (2)?

Answer 9

1. Nigerian fishermen.
2. Wildlife.