EQ3 Flashcards
When does the EU aim to be carbon neutral?
2030
How large is Apple’s global profit?
It is higher than the bottom 50 countries GDP combined.
How much coal is China currently consuming?
1/3 of the global consumption of coal.
Who has stakes in the arctic?
Denmark, Russia, The USA, China, Canada, and Norway.
How many nautical miles constitutes as a country’s offshore territory?
200 nautical miles.
What is the water beyond the 200 nautical mile point called?
‘common waters’ ‘international waters’
Why can some countries argue that they have territory in the Arctic?
Some countries argue that because they have a continental shelf, they have territory in the arctic.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Fishing
Norway is responsible for the world’s largest fishing exports. Therefore, they want more land to fish in.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Hunting
Some indigenous people in Alaska need whale meat in order to feed their population. Therefore, they have a much higher chance of catching whales if they have a larger area to fish in.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Tourism
Dog sledding in Russia is an extra source of income in the adventure tourism sector.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Forestry
Canada made $39.6 billion from timber exports in 2003.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Mining
Cryolite has been mined to extinction in Canada. Therefore, a larger area to mine means a possible alternative solution for the glass and enamel industries.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Shipping
All countries want a stake in the ‘Northern Passage’ route of shipping, even China.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Military
the USA has 6 nuclear warheads positioned in the Arctic. 1 in Greenland, and the other 5 in Alaska.
Why did Russia invade Ukraine in 2022?
It is possible that Russia felt threatened by the growing number of members of the EU such as Poland and Slovakia joining in 2004. Russia claims it wants to ‘de-nazify’ Ukraine. Ukraine has a £15 billion farming industry.
What are the impacts of Russia invading Ukraine?
3 million refugees have fled to Europe. 6 million have been internally displaced.
What is the conflict in the South China Sea?
China is building islands in the South China Sea allegedly to house military stations, and areas to extract oil and gas (an estimated 11 billion barrels of oil)
What is the history of tensions between the Middle East?
in 2014, Syrian people begin peaceful protests in order to stand for democracy. Police brutality occurs as a response and a civil war starts. Rebels capture Aleppo and Raqqa in 2012. ISIS are welcomed into some communities with the promise of better leadership in 2013. Kurdish, US and rebel forces weaken ISIS in 2017. A ceasefire is established in 2020 due to the incoming coronavirus.
What are the political tensions in the Middle East?
Arabs wish to see a separate state for the Israelis and Palestinians. Afghanistan is unstable after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
What are the resource tensions in the Middle East?
Turkey is selling 50 million cubic meters of water supplies annually for 20 years to Israel that it needs for its own population.
Where are the religious tensions in the Middle East?
Sunni Iraq and Shi’a Iran have differing Islamic beliefs.
What are the positive social impacts of China investing in Africa?
in 2014, 200,000 African migrants were given employment in China.
What are the positive economic impacts of China investing in Africa?
a 20-year investment aims to bring $300 billion from trade.
What are the positive political impacts from China investing in Africa?
Africa benefits from the aid given from China, and therefore has a stable and peaceful relationship with it.
