Russia: Power and Resources · Regions of the World

Resources and Geopolitics

Examining Russia's role as an energy superpower and how its resources influence its relationship with Europe.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does Russia use its natural gas reserves as a tool of foreign policy?
  2. 2What are the environmental risks of extracting oil in the fragile Arctic biome?
  3. 3Why is the population of Russia concentrated in the west of the country?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Place Study: RussiaKS3: Geography - Human Geography: Natural Resources
Year: Year 9
Subject: Geography
Unit: Russia: Power and Resources
Period: Regions of the World

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