1. The rise of BRICs and resource implications of superpower growth
Geographical Superpowers

2. Understand the importance of the rise of BRICs
Superpower Geographies 3. Implications of the continued rise of the superpowers? a) Resource implications of continued growth of superpowers b) Implications of shifting power for older core regions b) rise of emerging powers and the implications for the world c) Tensions between cultures
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of the rise of BRICs
Understand the implications that growth of superpowers have in terms of energy, water and land
Identify the implications that shifting power has for older core regions

3. Emerging Superpowers Russia – large quantities of oil and gas
India / China
Large amounts of coal
Brazil – gold, diamonds, iron ore and rainforest

4. Impacts on resources Energy Rapid rise in oil prices in 2007 and 2008
Oil is being pumped out quicker then new reserves can be found
2) Environment
China and India’s ecological footprints may be similar to those of the EU and USA by 2040 = pressure on water, energy and land resources

5. China – an emerging superpower? Case Study!
Complete table of costs and concerns of China’s growth – identify what problems it causes and how easy it could be to solve, include some suggestions
Produce a cost-benefit analysis regarding China’s strengths and weakness in becoming a economic superpower
Homework - Exam question – Assess the view that economic development is not possible without causing environmental degradation (15 marks)

6. Plenary: Future threats
What future threats could occur to China’s continued economic growth?