Superpowers EQ3

Question 1

Name an example of a tension that has rises from physical resources?

Answer 1

Artic oil and gas resources
It is beyond the EEZ of Canada USA Russia and Denmark all of the countries have claimed EEZ extensions which has been disputed by others

Military patrols and activity has increased in the artic as each country shows it is interested in the area

Question 2

Name an example of a tension that has arisen from ownership disbutes?

Answer 2

China japan Vietnam Philippines all competing claims for sobriety over ocean areas
Tensions have risen dramatically due to China’s programme of island building
Islands may have natural mineral reserves

Question 3

Name some countries with counterfeit goods?

Answer 3

Thailand - BAGS accused by the US government by abusing the TRIPS agreement

Turkey - CLOTHES

China - FAKE APPLE PRODUCTS

Question 4

To prevent Inventions being copied illegally they are protected by an international system of

Answer 4

Intellectual property

Question 5

How much is lost worldwide due to counterfeit goods?

Answer 5

$400-$600 billion annually

Question 6

What is an EEZ?

Answer 6

the area of ocean extending 200 nautical miles beyond the coastline over which a nation controls the sea and sub sea resources

Question 7

Define spheres of influence?

Answer 7

Physical region over which a country believed it has economic military cultural or political rights

Question 8

What emerging and developing countries have ties with each other?

Answer 8

China and Africa

Question 9

How have China and Africa joined together?

Answer 9

• China’s investment Into the African continent has grown in recent years
• China is Africa’s largest trade partner
• China buys 1/3 of its oil from Africa

Question 10

Challenges the EU face?

Answer 10

• debt n the euro zone amounted to 9.7 trillion in 2016
• youth unemployment in the EU was 22% in 2015
• after 2035 the EUs population is likely to be falling
• relationships with Russia are strained and immigration is increasing

Question 11

Name 3 future projections:

Answer 11

1. EU and Japan are hoping to have a trade agreement 
\+ reduces costs 
\+ increase Japan and EU dominance 
\+ creates alliances 
\+ creates thousands of jobs 

2. GDP will
   - higher growth for India China and USA
   - USA will be worlds later economy in 2030
3. Different types of world
   - regional mosaic - Brazil US UK India China
   - asian century - dominates by China India japan
   - US hegemony - us dominates globally
   - new Cold War US v China