7.2 Impacts of Superpowers

• Superpowers have the ability to project their power and influence worldwide
• How do superpowers shape global affairs politically?

  Diplomacy and organizations
• Which superpower has the largest economy and military force globally?

  United States
• What is one negative economic impact of superpowers on developing countries?

  Economic dependence
• What type of influence do superpowers wield on the global stage?

  Political influence
• How do superpowers undermine national sovereignty and self-determination?

  Imposing political will
• Match the environmental impact of superpowers with its positive or negative consequence:

  Environmental Degradation ↔️ Pollution and habitat destruction

  Resource Exploitation ↔️ Environmental damage and social disruption
• Superpowers have the ability to project their power and influence worldwide.


  True
• Match the superpower with its key strength:

  United States ↔️ Dominant political and cultural influence

  China ↔️ Rapidly growing economy and military capabilities

  Russia ↔️ Formidable military power in Eastern Europe
• What can happen to developing countries when they become overly reliant on superpowers?

  Economic vulnerability
• What type of assistance do superpowers provide to developing nations?

  Economic development aid
• Trade imbalances created by superpowers can harm domestic industries in other countries
• What role do superpowers play in international diplomacy and negotiation?

  Mediation
• What do superpowers provide to deter conflicts and maintain global stability?

  Security
• Why might superpowers interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries?

  Strategic interests
• Superpowers may invest in sustainable resource management practices in developing countries
• Superpowers' economic and political influence can lead to the exploitation of local populations
• Geopolitical competition between superpowers can drive technological advancements
• Superpowers have the ability to project their power and influence worldwide
• Superpowers have the ability to project their power and influence worldwide
• China's global influence is growing through initiatives like the Belt and Road
• Order the positive economic impacts of superpowers:

  1️⃣ Stimulation of Global Trade

  2️⃣ Foreign Investment

  3️⃣ Technological Innovation

  4️⃣ Economic Development Assistance
• Superpowers can use diplomacy to broker international agreements and promote global stability
• What are two negative environmental impacts of superpowers?

  Pollution, habitat destruction
• Superpowers' economic and military activities can lead to pollution and habitat destruction in other countries
• Superpowers may provide development aid, education, and healthcare support to improve social conditions
• Superpowers' cultural dominance can lead to the erosion of local cultures and reduced diversity
• Order the following impacts of superpowers in different domains:

  1️⃣ Economic: Stimulate trade, create jobs ||| Political: Maintain regional stability, undermine sovereignty ||| Environmental: Address deforestation, emit greenhouse gases ||| Social: Increase cultural exchange, exploit populations ||| Strategic: Drive technological advancements, exacerbate conflicts
• What are superpowers defined by?

  Global influence and power
• What drives global trade and investment for superpowers?

  Large, advanced economies
• China's global influence is increasing through initiatives like the Belt and Road
• Match the superpower with its key characteristic:

  United States ↔️ Largest economy and military force

  China ↔️ Rapidly growing economy and influence

  Russia ↔️ Formidable military power
• Superpowers may exploit natural resources in developing countries, causing environmental degradation and social disruption.
• How do superpowers promote global stability through diplomacy?

  Brokering treaties and alliances
• Superpowers can use diplomacy to promote global stability and cooperation.


  True
• Superpowers may provide funding and technology to help developing countries address environmental issues
• Superpowers' high levels of greenhouse gas emissions contribute significantly to global climate change
• Superpowers have large, technologically advanced economies that drive global trade and investment
• Superpowers promote global trade through bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.

  True
• Aid and investment from superpowers can result in developing countries accumulating debt