The Middle East: Conflict and Cooperation · Regions of the World
The Geopolitics of Oil
Investigating how the discovery of oil transformed the economies and international relations of Middle Eastern states.
Key Questions
- 1How has oil wealth changed the social and physical landscape of Gulf states like Qatar?
- 2What happens to an economy that is over reliant on a single natural resource?
- 3How does the global demand for energy influence political stability in the region?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Geography - Economic ActivityKS3: Geography - Natural Resources
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Middle East: Conflict and Cooperation
Period: Regions of the World
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