Coronavirus cases are surging again across Europe and the U.S., but infections have stayed at low levels in most Asian countries.
While a surge in coronavirus infections is forcing U.S. states and European countries to shut down bars, open field hospitals and limit social gatherings to small groups of people, such measures are becoming distant memories in much of Asia.
By investigating two graphs containing Corona-numbers, you will discover how infections are being divided globally.
1.1 What do the following terms mean?
First, examine graph 1.
Make sure that you understand By answering the questions below,
1.2 What is described on the x-axis and the y-axis on graph 1?
1.3 What is graph 1 pointing out? Don’t share a conclusion yet, just explain what is pointed out in graph 1.
Now, examine graph 2.
1.4 Have a look at graph 2. In the legenda numbers are shown: 0 2 4 6 . What is the meaning of this numbering? What does it stand for?
1.5 What is graph 2 pointing out? Don’t share a conclusion yet, just explain what is pointed out in graph 2.
Look at graph 1 and answer the following questions.
2.1 Estimate the total number of COVID-19 infections registered on 24 jan 2021 (dotted line) worldwide.
2.2 Estimate the total number of COVID-19 infections registered on 24 jan 2021 (dotted line) for each of the 5 continents.
2.3 Make a list of 5 continents from high to low numbers.
2.4 Which difference do you notice between the peaks of North- & Latin-America and Europe & Asia in timeframe 1?
Look at graph 2 and answer the following questions.
2.5 Mention at least 7 countries that have reported a growth of 6% new registered COVID-19 infections in the week of 1-6 Feb 2021.
2.6 Some countries have reported ‘just’ a a slight growth of 0-2 & new registered COVID-19 infections in the week of 1-6 Feb 2021. First, figure out which countries have reported a little increase.
2.7 Can you mention any possible reason why the growth percentage is that low? Make sure you motivate your answer, pref. using sustainable arguments!
2.8 Which European countries have reported a significant increase of 6% or more? Which European countries just a slight growth?
2.9 All in one: What is you conclusion about the world’s COVID-19 figures?
Discover whether you master the essence of this case by completing the corresponding core assignments. If necessary, you can share your answers with your teacher or supervisor.
