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Year 11
Edexcel B

Introduction to Indonesia

I can explain how Indonesia’s situation creates both opportunities and challenges for development.

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Year 11
Edexcel B

Introduction to Indonesia

I can explain how Indonesia’s situation creates both opportunities and challenges for development.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Indonesia is the largest country in SE Asia and is an archipelago consisting of over 17 000 islands.
  2. Indonesia is significant nationally (environmental and cultural), regionally and globally.
  3. Indonesia is placed within a wider political, social, cultural and environmental context.

Keywords

  • Site - a place's physical characteristics, such as landforms, climate and natural resources

  • Situation - a place's location relative to other countries and how this affects its economy, global connections and development

  • Development - progress of a country in economic growth, living standards and quality of life

Common misconception

ASEAN is only focused on trade and does not deal with other important issues like politics or security.

ASEAN focuses not only on trade but also on political stability, security, and regional cooperation to maintain peace in Southeast Asia.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Indonesia is located of the Equator.
Correct Answer: south
Q2.
What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Bali
Correct answer: Jakarta
Paris
Q3.
Where is Indonesia located?
South America
Africa
Correct answer: Southeast Asia
Europe
Q4.
What type of climate does Indonesia have?
Arctic
Desert
Mediterranean
Correct answer: Tropical
Q5.
What does ‘site’ refer to in geography?
A city's function
Correct answer: The land a settlement is built on
The transport links of a settlement
Q6.
Indonesia is made up of ...
one large island.
Correct answer: thousands of islands.
borders that are landlocked with no access to the sea.

4 Questions

Q1.
What is an emerging country?
A country with a completely developed economy
A country with no economic growth
Correct answer: A country experiencing rapid economic growth and development
A country that relies only on agriculture
Q2.
What does it mean that Indonesia is an archipelago?
It is a country with many mountains
Correct answer: It is a country made up of over 17000 islands
It is a country located on a single island
It is a country with no natural borders
Q3.
Located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia's __________ makes it a key global trade hub.
site
landscape
Correct answer: situation
Q4.
Which of the following is an important goal of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) besides promoting trade?
To limit political involvement in the region
Correct answer: To maintain political stability and regional security
To focus solely on economic development
To ignore conflicts between member states

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