7.3

Question 1

How does USA exert super power status?

Answer 1

TNCs- Americanisation and cultural influence spread to other countries
NATO- agreement/partnerships with other countries
The world bank and IMF- lend money to developing countries to then exploit, neo-colonialism
Location and size of country

Question 2

What are some weaknesses of USA?

Answer 2

Political state divided
Ageing population
Outsourcing

Question 3

What are strengths of the BRICs?

Answer 3

Brazil- lots of natural resources, footballing nation, high biodiversity
Russia- political influence over neighbours and large economy
India- largest democracy, rich biodiversity, 4 world religions
China- worlds largest army

Question 4

What are the weaknesses of the BRICs?

Answer 4

Brazil- corrupt government, relies on exports, deforestation
Russia- dependent on oil and gas exports, Chernobyl, mining
India- overcrowding, poor infrastructure, worst urban slums
China- one party government, largest co2 emitter, ageing population