8. Reference Table Q8: Selected Data for 5 Countries

Land Area (sq km)Population (million)GDP ($/head)Exports ($ million)Imports ($ million)Urban (percent)
USA9 100 00025522 47042849975
Brazil8 400 0001502300312174
Japan374 00012419 00031423677
India2 900 000882380202525
Russia17 000 0001492240584374
Look at Reference Table Q8.

(a) Suggest two methods you could use to show relationships data in the table. Justify your choices in detail. (6ES)

(b) "Population size and land area are the main indicators which show the international importance of a country.

Do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer. (4ES)