AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Impact Of Natural Resources

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Flashcard 1: What is a potential political impact of natural resource wealth?

Answer: Weakened democratic institutions. Resource wealth reduces government dependence on citizen taxation and oversight.

Flashcard 2: Identify one negative impact of natural resource abundance on governance.

Answer: Corruption. Resource wealth often leads to rent-seeking and poor governance practices.

Flashcard 3: What is a fiscal tool used by governments to stabilize resource revenue?

Answer: Sovereign wealth fund. Investment vehicle that saves resource revenues for future generations.

Flashcard 4: Identify one method to reduce environmental impacts of resource extraction.

Answer: Sustainable extraction practices. Environmental protection methods that minimize ecological damage during extraction.

Flashcard 5: Identify a key challenge in managing natural resource wealth.

Answer: Volatility of commodity prices. Fluctuating prices make budget planning and economic stability difficult.

Flashcard 6: What can excessive reliance on natural resources lead to in terms of economic diversification?

Answer: Lack of diversification. Over-dependence on resources prevents development of other economic sectors.

Flashcard 7: Identify one way natural resources can affect international relations.

Answer: Resource-based conflicts. Competition for resources can trigger disputes and geopolitical tensions.

Flashcard 8: Which type of economy is heavily influenced by the extraction of natural resources?

Answer: Rentier state. States that derive significant revenue from natural resource extraction.

Flashcard 9: Identify a common political risk in countries with abundant natural resources.

Answer: Political instability. Resource competition and wealth concentration often fuel political unrest.

Flashcard 10: Identify one factor that can exacerbate the resource curse.

Answer: Weak institutions. Poor governance structures amplify negative effects of resource dependence.

Flashcard 11: What is the term for the concentration of wealth in a small sector of the economy?

Answer: Economic concentration. Economy dominated by single sector rather than diverse industries.

Flashcard 12: Which policy can help mitigate the negative effects of resource wealth?

Answer: Resource management policies. Strategic policies help distribute resource wealth and promote diversification.

Flashcard 13: What is a potential benefit of natural resource wealth for education?

Answer: Investment in educational infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund schools, universities, and training programs.

Flashcard 14: What is a potential political impact of natural resource wealth?

Answer: Weakened democratic institutions. Resource wealth reduces government dependence on citizen taxation and oversight.

Flashcard 15: Identify one way resource wealth can influence national security.

Answer: Increased military spending. Resource revenues fund defense capabilities to protect valuable assets.

Flashcard 16: Identify a common political risk in countries with abundant natural resources.

Answer: Political instability. Resource competition and wealth concentration often fuel political unrest.

Flashcard 17: Identify one method to reduce environmental impacts of resource extraction.

Answer: Sustainable extraction practices. Environmental protection methods that minimize ecological damage during extraction.

Flashcard 18: Which international agreement addresses the environmental impact of resource extraction?

Answer: Paris Agreement. Global treaty addressing climate change and environmental protection goals.

Flashcard 19: Identify one factor that can exacerbate the resource curse.

Answer: Weak institutions. Poor governance structures amplify negative effects of resource dependence.

Flashcard 20: Identify a common environmental impact of natural resource exploitation.

Answer: Deforestation. Logging and mining activities destroy forest ecosystems and biodiversity.

Flashcard 21: What role does governance play in the management of natural resources?

Answer: Crucial for effective management. Strong institutions essential for transparent and sustainable resource governance.

Flashcard 22: What is the term for the concentration of wealth in a small sector of the economy?

Answer: Economic concentration. Economy dominated by single sector rather than diverse industries.

Flashcard 23: Which political system is more likely to emerge in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Authoritarian regime. Resource wealth reduces need for taxation, weakening democratic accountability.

Flashcard 24: What is a common social issue linked to natural resource exploitation?

Answer: Displacement of communities. Mining and drilling operations often force local populations to relocate.

Flashcard 25: What is the economic impact of resource extraction on local communities?

Answer: Economic disparity. Resource extraction benefits may not reach affected local populations.

Flashcard 26: What term describes the economic phenomenon where other sectors decline due to resource focus?

Answer: Dutch disease. Resource boom causes currency appreciation, making other sectors uncompetitive.

Flashcard 27: What is the economic impact of resource extraction on local communities?

Answer: Economic disparity. Resource extraction benefits may not reach affected local populations.

Flashcard 28: Which political system is more likely to emerge in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Authoritarian regime. Resource wealth reduces need for taxation, weakening democratic accountability.

Flashcard 29: What is a potential benefit of natural resource wealth for education?

Answer: Investment in educational infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund schools, universities, and training programs.

Flashcard 30: Which global initiative promotes transparency in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). International standard promoting disclosure of payments in extractive industries.

Flashcard 31: What is one way to promote sustainable development in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Diversification strategies. Developing multiple economic sectors reduces dependence on single resources.

Flashcard 32: Identify a common environmental impact of natural resource exploitation.

Answer: Deforestation. Logging and mining activities destroy forest ecosystems and biodiversity.

Flashcard 33: What is one way to promote sustainable development in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Diversification strategies. Developing multiple economic sectors reduces dependence on single resources.

Flashcard 34: What is a fiscal tool used by governments to stabilize resource revenue?

Answer: Sovereign wealth fund. Investment vehicle that saves resource revenues for future generations.

Flashcard 35: Identify a key challenge in managing natural resource wealth.

Answer: Volatility of commodity prices. Fluctuating prices make budget planning and economic stability difficult.

Flashcard 36: What is the term for a country's reliance on a single natural resource for economic stability?

Answer: Resource curse. Occurs when resource dependence hinders economic development and governance.

Flashcard 37: What is the impact of natural resources on public sector employment?

Answer: Increased public sector employment. Governments use resource revenues to expand public sector jobs.

Flashcard 38: What role does governance play in the management of natural resources?

Answer: Crucial for effective management. Strong institutions essential for transparent and sustainable resource governance.

Flashcard 39: Identify one way natural resources can affect international relations.

Answer: Resource-based conflicts. Competition for resources can trigger disputes and geopolitical tensions.

Flashcard 40: Which international body often assists countries with natural resource management?

Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF). Provides technical assistance and policy advice for resource governance.

Flashcard 41: What is the term for the financial phenomenon caused by fluctuating resource prices?

Answer: Price volatility. Unpredictable resource price swings create economic uncertainty and instability.

Flashcard 42: What term describes the income derived from the sale of natural resources?

Answer: Resource rents. Economic profits generated from extracting and selling natural resources.

Flashcard 43: Which term describes the economic impact of sudden resource revenue influx?

Answer: Boom and bust cycles. Economic pattern of rapid growth followed by sharp decline.

Flashcard 44: Identify one challenge in ensuring transparency in resource management.

Answer: Lack of accountability. Limited oversight and reporting mechanisms for resource revenue management.

Flashcard 45: What is the term for a country's reliance on a single natural resource for economic stability?

Answer: Resource curse. Occurs when resource dependence hinders economic development and governance.

Flashcard 46: What is the impact of natural resources on a country's foreign policy?

Answer: Resource diplomacy. Using resource wealth as leverage in international negotiations and partnerships.

Flashcard 47: Which international body often assists countries with natural resource management?

Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF). Provides technical assistance and policy advice for resource governance.

Flashcard 48: Which type of economy is heavily influenced by the extraction of natural resources?

Answer: Rentier state. States that derive significant revenue from natural resource extraction.

Flashcard 49: What can excessive reliance on natural resources lead to in terms of economic diversification?

Answer: Lack of diversification. Over-dependence on resources prevents development of other economic sectors.

Flashcard 50: What is the term for the financial phenomenon caused by fluctuating resource prices?

Answer: Price volatility. Unpredictable resource price swings create economic uncertainty and instability.

Flashcard 51: What term describes the economic phenomenon where other sectors decline due to resource focus?

Answer: Dutch disease. Resource boom causes currency appreciation, making other sectors uncompetitive.

Flashcard 52: Identify one way resource wealth can influence national security.

Answer: Increased military spending. Resource revenues fund defense capabilities to protect valuable assets.

Flashcard 53: What is a major environmental challenge associated with oil extraction?

Answer: Oil spills. Accidents during extraction cause severe marine and coastal ecosystem damage.

Flashcard 54: What is a common social impact of natural resource wealth?

Answer: Income inequality. Resource benefits often concentrate among elites rather than general population.

Flashcard 55: Which sector often experiences neglect in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Agricultural sector. Focus on resource extraction often leads to agricultural sector decline.

Flashcard 56: Which sector often experiences neglect in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Agricultural sector. Focus on resource extraction often leads to agricultural sector decline.

Flashcard 57: Which international agreement addresses the environmental impact of resource extraction?

Answer: Paris Agreement. Global treaty addressing climate change and environmental protection goals.

Flashcard 58: What is the impact of natural resources on public sector employment?

Answer: Increased public sector employment. Governments use resource revenues to expand public sector jobs.

Flashcard 59: What is the potential impact of climate change on natural resource availability?

Answer: Resource depletion. Climate change threatens to reduce availability of water and other resources.

Flashcard 60: What term describes the income derived from the sale of natural resources?

Answer: Resource rents. Economic profits generated from extracting and selling natural resources.

Flashcard 61: Identify one environmental consequence of mining activities.

Answer: Soil contamination. Mining operations release toxic chemicals that pollute agricultural land.

Flashcard 62: What is a potential benefit of natural resources for a country's infrastructure?

Answer: Increased investment in infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund roads, utilities, and public facilities.

Flashcard 63: What is a major environmental challenge associated with oil extraction?

Answer: Oil spills. Accidents during extraction cause severe marine and coastal ecosystem damage.

Flashcard 64: What is a potential benefit of natural resources for a country's infrastructure?

Answer: Increased investment in infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund roads, utilities, and public facilities.

Flashcard 65: What is the impact of natural resources on a country's foreign policy?

Answer: Resource diplomacy. Using resource wealth as leverage in international negotiations and partnerships.

Flashcard 66: What is a common social impact of natural resource wealth?

Answer: Income inequality. Resource benefits often concentrate among elites rather than general population.

Flashcard 67: What is a common social issue linked to natural resource exploitation?

Answer: Displacement of communities. Mining and drilling operations often force local populations to relocate.

Flashcard 68: Identify one environmental consequence of mining activities.

Answer: Soil contamination. Mining operations release toxic chemicals that pollute agricultural land.

Flashcard 69: Which global initiative promotes transparency in resource-rich countries?

Answer: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). International standard promoting disclosure of payments in extractive industries.