Rev2.0 Flashcards

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What is nuclear power

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Eletric or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor/reaction

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Pros of nuclear power

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No greenhouse gas emissions. Fuel-effiecent. Ressiliant in times of extreme weather. Job intensive. Low operating costs.

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Cons of np

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Accidents could emit radioactive materials. Not a renewable fuel source. No good solotion of disposal reactive waste. Could cause deadzone

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Cherynobal impacts

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Caused dead zone. Left people homeless and unemployed. People effected could have mutated children. 110,000 evacuated . Radiation spread all over euroupe. Government tried covering it up for there reputstion.

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What is a superpower nation

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Countries with power greater than others with factors such as area,neighbours,population,GNI and millitary. USA, RUSSIA, UK, CHINA, BRAZIL, INDIA, FRANCE.

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7 factors that make a country a superpower

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Size, population, economy, resources, military, economic power, and national identity.

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Who are the emerging superpowers?

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BRIC-brazil,russia,india,china.
RUSSIA-Military power, vast natural resources, strategic geographic position, and active geopolitical influence.

BRAZIL-Large economy, rich natural resources, growing regional influence in South America, and active participation in international forums.

INDIA-Fast-growing economy, expanding military capabilities, significant demographic advantages, and increasing global diplomatic engagement.

CHINA-Rapid economic growth, significant military expansion, technological advancements, and increasing diplomatic influence.

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How to work out percentage change

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New value-old value / old value x 100

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How far did the British Empire expand? How did it become so powerful? What caused the decline for the British Empire?

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The British Empire, at its peak, spanned 13.7 million square miles across multiple continents. Its power came from naval dominance, industrialization, resource exploitation, and strategic politics. Decline was due to the World Wars, independence movements, economic strain, new superpowers, and decolonization efforts.

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How do governments contribute to globalisation

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Governments contribute to globalization by facilitating trade through policies like free trade agreements, harmonizing regulations, investing in infrastructure, promoting foreign investment, participating in international organizations, and fostering cultural exchange.

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What is development? How does globalisation and TNCs increase it?

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Development refers to improving living standards and quality of life. Globalization and TNCs boost development by fostering economic growth, transferring technology and skills, providing access to capital, building infrastructure, integrating markets, and supporting social progress through corporate responsibility.

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