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What does the term 'dynamic and relational' imply about resources?

  • They remain unchanged regardless of cultural influences.
  • They are only valuable if they can be easily extracted.
  • They are fixed and do not change over time.
  • Their availability depends on technological knowledge and social context. (correct)

    • Which of the following was NOT a use for sperm whale oil?

  • Soap
  • Lamp oil
  • Fuel for vehicles (correct)
  • Cosmetics

    • Which of the following best describes sovereignty?

  • A group forming their own government.
  • A claim to authority over land and people. (correct)
  • A political agreement between neighboring states.
  • Shared governance across multiple territories.

    • Which of the following countries does NOT have a part of Kurdistan?

    <p>Jordan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geopolitical status of Antarctica?

    <p>An area governed by treaty agreements, not a sovereign state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Resources and Geopolitics

    • A resource is a material made available by the environment.
    • Resources are dynamic; their value and availability change over time based on social contexts like technology, economics, and culture.
    • Rare earth minerals are used in magnets and catalysts.
    • Rare earth mineral mining significantly increased between 1950s and 1970s.
    • Sperm whale oil was used for lamp oil, soap, and cosmetics.
    • The use of sperm whale oil was banned in 1970s.
    • The two primary U.S. energy sources are petrol and natural gas.
    • Geopolitics explores how politics and relations are influenced by geographic factors.
    • Sovereignty refers to a claim to authority over land and people.
    • Self-determination is when a group forms their own state.
    • Kurdistan is located across four sovereign states (Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey).
    • Antarctica's geopolitical status is not a sovereign state.
    • A Vox video discusses the need to define borders in the Arctic Ocean.
    • A Bourne reading and a Hatch reading examine geopolitical issues, including the sharing of resources between nations.

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    This quiz explores the intricate relationship between natural resources and geopolitical dynamics. It covers historical contexts, such as the usage of rare earth minerals and sperm whale oil, as well as key concepts like sovereignty and self-determination. Enhance your understanding of how geography influences political relations.

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