Political Geography and Conflict · Geopolitics
Territoriality and Resource Conflict
Analyzing how the uneven distribution of natural resources leads to territorial disputes and war.
Key Questions
- 1How does the 'resource curse' affect the political stability of a region?
- 2Why are maritime boundaries becoming more contentious in the 21st century?
- 3To what extent does water scarcity drive international political tension?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.11.9-12C3: D2.Eco.1.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Political Geography and Conflict
Period: Geopolitics
Suggested Methodologies
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