Nations Database Questions

Answer all the following questions using the Nations 2000 Database.

Create a Word document saved as: last first nations questions.doc

Pay close attention to the words "list" or "how many".

When a list is required be sure to sort it in a logical manner, either alphabetically or numerically.

Questions:

  1. How many countries are listed?
  2. How many countries start with the letter A?
  3. Which country has the highest life expectancy?
  4. List all the countries that have a life expectancy greater than 78. Sort numerically greatest to least
  5. List the countries with Copper as a natural Resource. Alphabetize!
  6. How many countries use a form of the "dollar" for their currency?
  7. List all the countries that have bauxite as a natural resource.
  8. How many countries have the Muslim religion as a major religion (50% or more).
  9. How many countries have fish as a natural resource?
  10. List all the countries that have between 5 million and 10 million Internet users?
  11. How many countries have an area greater than 500,000 sq. km AND less than 30 million tvs?
  12. How many countries have an area greater than 500,000 sq. km OR less than 30 million tvs?
  13. Why do you think China has more televisions than any other country? Write a one sentence answer.
  14. Find one statistic (number) that might explain why Ethiopia has the lowest life expectancy in the database. Be sure to answer in a carefully worded paragraph that will explain your answer.
  15. When you finish 1-14, write 2 questions of your own. Make one simple that I could use for a test and a tough one I could use for extra credit. Be sure to provide the answers to your questions too.