Geography- Superpowers Flashcards
What makes a country a superpower?
GDP, military strength, controlled population, sporting success.
Who are the current superpower nation?
Russia and China.
Who are the emerging superpower nations?
Brazil, EU, India, Australia
What are the main characteristics of Russia?
Hills
Mountains
Cities
What natural recourses do Russia have?
Heat, oil, coal, minerals, polluted water, air pollution.
What is life like in rural and urban Russia?
Very few live in rural areas and the education is not the best and urban cities are very popular and busy, with many jobs and education opportunities.
What are the impacts of rural to urban migration in Russia?
Many people move to urban areas because the education is better and there are wider ranges of job opportunities.
What problems does Russia face with a declining population?
Birth rates are decreasing and death rates are increasing.
Why is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine?
Russia rejected an offer from Ukraine but doesn’t want to lose influence on them.
What are the main characteristics of China?
Plains
Foothills
Mountains
Why is Chongqing the fastest growing city in the world?
It is the largest inland city in China many migrants move there to find work and to improve the life of there families.
What are the positive affects of the one child policy?
The population stays under control and the education is cheaper.
What are the negative affect of the one child policy?
Many people will have to abort and if the child is a girl you would have to have another one to try and have a boy. Boys could do more work that girls.
How does the one child policy affect the female population in China?
It decreases the female population because if a couple had a boy, they could not have any more children.
What are the advantages of the Three Gorges Dam Project?
Flood control
Power generation
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