Impact of Natural Resources - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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What is a common social impact of natural resource wealth?
What is a common social impact of natural resource wealth?
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Income inequality. Resource benefits often concentrate among elites rather than general population.
Income inequality. Resource benefits often concentrate among elites rather than general population.
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Identify a common environmental impact of natural resource exploitation.
Identify a common environmental impact of natural resource exploitation.
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Deforestation. Logging and mining activities destroy forest ecosystems and biodiversity.
Deforestation. Logging and mining activities destroy forest ecosystems and biodiversity.
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What is a potential benefit of natural resources for a country's infrastructure?
What is a potential benefit of natural resources for a country's infrastructure?
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Increased investment in infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund roads, utilities, and public facilities.
Increased investment in infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund roads, utilities, and public facilities.
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What term describes the economic phenomenon where other sectors decline due to resource focus?
What term describes the economic phenomenon where other sectors decline due to resource focus?
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Dutch disease. Resource boom causes currency appreciation, making other sectors uncompetitive.
Dutch disease. Resource boom causes currency appreciation, making other sectors uncompetitive.
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Which type of economy is heavily influenced by the extraction of natural resources?
Which type of economy is heavily influenced by the extraction of natural resources?
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Rentier state. States that derive significant revenue from natural resource extraction.
Rentier state. States that derive significant revenue from natural resource extraction.
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Identify one negative impact of natural resource abundance on governance.
Identify one negative impact of natural resource abundance on governance.
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Corruption. Resource wealth often leads to rent-seeking and poor governance practices.
Corruption. Resource wealth often leads to rent-seeking and poor governance practices.
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What is the term for a country's reliance on a single natural resource for economic stability?
What is the term for a country's reliance on a single natural resource for economic stability?
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Resource curse. Occurs when resource dependence hinders economic development and governance.
Resource curse. Occurs when resource dependence hinders economic development and governance.
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What is the potential impact of climate change on natural resource availability?
What is the potential impact of climate change on natural resource availability?
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Resource depletion. Climate change threatens to reduce availability of water and other resources.
Resource depletion. Climate change threatens to reduce availability of water and other resources.
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Identify one method to reduce environmental impacts of resource extraction.
Identify one method to reduce environmental impacts of resource extraction.
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Sustainable extraction practices. Environmental protection methods that minimize ecological damage during extraction.
Sustainable extraction practices. Environmental protection methods that minimize ecological damage during extraction.
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What is a major environmental challenge associated with oil extraction?
What is a major environmental challenge associated with oil extraction?
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Oil spills. Accidents during extraction cause severe marine and coastal ecosystem damage.
Oil spills. Accidents during extraction cause severe marine and coastal ecosystem damage.
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Which global initiative promotes transparency in resource-rich countries?
Which global initiative promotes transparency in resource-rich countries?
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Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). International standard promoting disclosure of payments in extractive industries.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). International standard promoting disclosure of payments in extractive industries.
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What is the economic impact of resource extraction on local communities?
What is the economic impact of resource extraction on local communities?
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Economic disparity. Resource extraction benefits may not reach affected local populations.
Economic disparity. Resource extraction benefits may not reach affected local populations.
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Identify one challenge in ensuring transparency in resource management.
Identify one challenge in ensuring transparency in resource management.
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Lack of accountability. Limited oversight and reporting mechanisms for resource revenue management.
Lack of accountability. Limited oversight and reporting mechanisms for resource revenue management.
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What is a common social issue linked to natural resource exploitation?
What is a common social issue linked to natural resource exploitation?
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Displacement of communities. Mining and drilling operations often force local populations to relocate.
Displacement of communities. Mining and drilling operations often force local populations to relocate.
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Which international agreement addresses the environmental impact of resource extraction?
Which international agreement addresses the environmental impact of resource extraction?
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Paris Agreement. Global treaty addressing climate change and environmental protection goals.
Paris Agreement. Global treaty addressing climate change and environmental protection goals.
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What is the term for the concentration of wealth in a small sector of the economy?
What is the term for the concentration of wealth in a small sector of the economy?
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Economic concentration. Economy dominated by single sector rather than diverse industries.
Economic concentration. Economy dominated by single sector rather than diverse industries.
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Identify a common political risk in countries with abundant natural resources.
Identify a common political risk in countries with abundant natural resources.
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Political instability. Resource competition and wealth concentration often fuel political unrest.
Political instability. Resource competition and wealth concentration often fuel political unrest.
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What is one way to promote sustainable development in resource-rich countries?
What is one way to promote sustainable development in resource-rich countries?
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Diversification strategies. Developing multiple economic sectors reduces dependence on single resources.
Diversification strategies. Developing multiple economic sectors reduces dependence on single resources.
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What role does governance play in the management of natural resources?
What role does governance play in the management of natural resources?
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Crucial for effective management. Strong institutions essential for transparent and sustainable resource governance.
Crucial for effective management. Strong institutions essential for transparent and sustainable resource governance.
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Identify one factor that can exacerbate the resource curse.
Identify one factor that can exacerbate the resource curse.
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Weak institutions. Poor governance structures amplify negative effects of resource dependence.
Weak institutions. Poor governance structures amplify negative effects of resource dependence.
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What is the term for the financial phenomenon caused by fluctuating resource prices?
What is the term for the financial phenomenon caused by fluctuating resource prices?
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Price volatility. Unpredictable resource price swings create economic uncertainty and instability.
Price volatility. Unpredictable resource price swings create economic uncertainty and instability.
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Which sector often experiences neglect in resource-rich countries?
Which sector often experiences neglect in resource-rich countries?
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Agricultural sector. Focus on resource extraction often leads to agricultural sector decline.
Agricultural sector. Focus on resource extraction often leads to agricultural sector decline.
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What is a potential benefit of natural resource wealth for education?
What is a potential benefit of natural resource wealth for education?
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Investment in educational infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund schools, universities, and training programs.
Investment in educational infrastructure. Resource revenues can fund schools, universities, and training programs.
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What is the impact of natural resources on a country's foreign policy?
What is the impact of natural resources on a country's foreign policy?
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Resource diplomacy. Using resource wealth as leverage in international negotiations and partnerships.
Resource diplomacy. Using resource wealth as leverage in international negotiations and partnerships.
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Identify one way resource wealth can influence national security.
Identify one way resource wealth can influence national security.
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Increased military spending. Resource revenues fund defense capabilities to protect valuable assets.
Increased military spending. Resource revenues fund defense capabilities to protect valuable assets.
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Which international body often assists countries with natural resource management?
Which international body often assists countries with natural resource management?
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International Monetary Fund (IMF). Provides technical assistance and policy advice for resource governance.
International Monetary Fund (IMF). Provides technical assistance and policy advice for resource governance.
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What is a potential political impact of natural resource wealth?
What is a potential political impact of natural resource wealth?
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Weakened democratic institutions. Resource wealth reduces government dependence on citizen taxation and oversight.
Weakened democratic institutions. Resource wealth reduces government dependence on citizen taxation and oversight.
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Identify one environmental consequence of mining activities.
Identify one environmental consequence of mining activities.
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Soil contamination. Mining operations release toxic chemicals that pollute agricultural land.
Soil contamination. Mining operations release toxic chemicals that pollute agricultural land.
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Which term describes the economic impact of sudden resource revenue influx?
Which term describes the economic impact of sudden resource revenue influx?
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Boom and bust cycles. Economic pattern of rapid growth followed by sharp decline.
Boom and bust cycles. Economic pattern of rapid growth followed by sharp decline.
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What is the impact of natural resources on public sector employment?
What is the impact of natural resources on public sector employment?
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Increased public sector employment. Governments use resource revenues to expand public sector jobs.
Increased public sector employment. Governments use resource revenues to expand public sector jobs.
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