C7.3 Russia - Lesson 7: Study for the GPW

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C7: RUSSIA

and its neighbours

Paragraph 3: GREENLAND

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GPW C7: Russia

What do you need to learn?

• C7, paragraph 2, 3 including Geo Guide numbers and Geopolitics
• NO PARAGRAPH 4

What to bring:

• Atlas (54th or 55th edition)
  
• Geometrical triangle
  
• Dictionairies 

What is the plan for today?

Greenland: A Geopolitical Pawn?

C7.3 - GOALS

1. You can name 6 characteristics of a country that contribute to a strong geopolitical position.
   
2. You can explain how Russia can use their natural gas export for geopolitical purposes.
   
3. You can name 2 advantages of the Nord Stream for the Netherlands.
   
4. You can name 2 disadvantages of the Nord Stream for Ukraine and Poland
   
5. You can explain why Russia wants to control Central- and Eastern European countries from a geopolitical perspective (tip: use NATO in your answer).
   

If you would be able to create a perfect country, what geographical characteristics would it have? 

• Many minerals (oil, natural gas, iron ore, etc)
  
• Suitable (climate) for agriculture
  
• Acces to oceans
  
• Navigable rivers
  
• No borders with enemy states
  
• Not easy to invade with ground troops

Where is Russia vulnerable

for groundtroops?

THE PLAINS FROM THE WEST

What are the geopolitical advantages and disadvantages of the location of Russia?

CONCLUSION:

Many minerals

Suitable for agriculture

Acces to oceans

Navigable rivers

No borders with enemy states

Not easy to invade with ground troops

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• Open the list of knowledge and skills
• Work out the list with your books
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Rules while working:

• You're allowed to work together with your neighbor (WHISPERING).