Paper: 2,500-3,000 words (8-10 Pages)
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Cite at least 2 sources per question besides the textbook or lecture.
I will put 7 questions on the exam, and you will answer 5 of them.
The long essays should answer the question using ideas from the class lectures and as many of the “Concept, Ideas and Terms” as possible. Make the answer as specific (facts, names, data, vocabulary) as possible. Base the responses on in-class lecture and conversation. AI will probably be detrimental to your response as it won’t be class specific. 5 paragraph format is preferred.
How has Brazil used the concepts of Growth Pole and Forward Capital?
What are the impacts of the colonial experience and geography on Sub-Saharan Africa?
What are the differences between “Mainland and Rimland” Middle America?
Why is Nigeria a good example of the problems facing the African Transition Zone?
How does increased cooperation with the USA lead to greater economic development in Middle America? Utilize the specific examples we discussed in class.
What factors of location, history and approach to modernization led to the economic success of Japan and then the “Economic Tigers” of Asia?
Explain in detail how, where and why the Monsoon happens in South Asia and what are the economic, cultural and political impacts?
Political Geography: How are borders formed, what are the types of borders, explain Spatial Morphology, and how borders influence the political and economic stability of a country. Utilize as many specific vocabulary words, concepts, and examples as possible to make your point.
Since 1979, how has China worked to improve its economy whilst maintaining political control? Be as specific as possible utilizing examples. This will include discussion about ethnic groups, geographic specific zones, historical and cultural attitudes etc.
Utilizing the examples from class and your text, what are major conflicts in the Middle East and how do they hurt the region.
Why is Russia economically behind Western Europe?
What are the environmental problems in Central Asia and why (politically, economically, locationally) did they appear and persist?
Explain in detail the concept of a “Shatter Belt” utilizing the Balkans and Transcaucasia as examples.
What advantages of location helped propel Western Europe to economic prosperity?
How has the Europe integrated after WWII – 1945 and what are the main challenges facing the EU today?
Why did the “3 Revolutions” happen in the United Kingdom before the rest of Europe?
What are the effects on Globalization of the Russian attack on Ukraine?
