Grade 11 Economics Worksheet: Geography Word Problems

Geography Word Problems

Grade 11 Economics Geography Word Problems Easy 5 Questions 21 Views

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Grade 11 Economics Worksheet: Geography Word Problems

Geography Word Problems

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Grade: Grade 11

Subject: Economics

Topic: Geography

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 5

Instructions:
Read each word problem carefully and answer in complete sentences or show your work where needed. Use basic economic and geographic ideas such as location, transport, markets, resources, and trade to solve the problems.

Skills Practiced:

Geography
Economics
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

A town is located near a major highway, while another town is far from any road. Which town is likely to have easier access to goods and services, and why?

2Question

A farmer in a valley can sell apples at a market 10 km away. If the market is closer than another market 30 km away, which market will usually cost less to reach, and what is one reason?

3Question

A factory uses coal from a mine in one region and ships its products to a city in another region. Why does the factory’s location matter for production costs?

4Question

A coastal country imports rice from another country. A new port is built, and shipping time becomes shorter. How might this affect the price of rice in local stores?

5Question

A mining company can choose between two sites: Site A is near a rail line but far from the mine, and Site B is near the mine but far from the rail line. If the company wants to reduce total transport cost, what should it consider before choosing a site?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	The town near the major highway is likely to have easier access to goods and services because transportation is faster and cheaper there.
2	The 10 km market will usually cost less to reach because it is closer, so transport costs are lower.
3	The factory’s location matters because being closer to the mine and the city can reduce transport costs for both raw materials and finished goods.
4	The price of rice may decrease because shorter shipping time can lower transport costs and make importing easier.
5	The company should compare the cost of transporting raw materials from the mine and the cost of sending products by rail. It should choose the site with the lower total transport cost.