Superpowers

Question 1

Define sphere of influence

Answer 1

An area beyond a country’s borders, over which it feels it should have power but without having any formal authority there

Question 2

CASE STUDY- The Arctic Circle

Answer 2

The North Pole is not owned by any country
Many countries have put in claims for it which has caused tension.
Russia, Denmark, Norway and Canada are the countries interested.
The Arctic is melting meaning there is more resources available under the ice.
Estimated 1/8 of the worlds oil

Question 3

CASE STUDY- South China Sea

Answer 3

5 countries lay claim to part of it.
This is due to the UN convention law of the sea stating that a country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) extends 200 miles off a country’s coast.
These 5 countries claims overlap, causing tensions.
China is building artificial islands and building military bases on them. This shows China are willing to defend their claim with force.

Question 4

CASE STUDY- The rise of China (env)

Answer 4

Environment wrecked due to gas emissions
16/20 most polluted cities in the world
400k deaths a year due to bad air

Question 5

CASE STUDY- Israel and Palestine water

Answer 5

The Gaza government is a terrorist group
Israel limits the water Gaza gets
Electricity is limited to 4 hours a day in Gaza
If fishermen in Gaza go more than 6 miles out they risk being shot
This causes tension