2023 PU2 H2 Geo Dec Holiday Homework [Due on the first lesson of 2024]

Instructions:
There are two parts to your geography Dec school holiday homework. For Part 1, read the
Annex before proceeding to complete your essay response. Individual handwritten submissions.
For Part 2, you are required to read Pg 1 to 9 of Chapter 10 – Resource Curse Thesis, and put
together research in approx. ten PowerPoint slides, to answer the Research Question – ‘Are
resource rich countries really cursed?’ More information can be found in the table below.

Part 1 – Chapter 9: Extractive Industry Essay

[Extracted from 2020 PU2 H2 EOY P1]
4a. Explain the environmental impacts of extractive industries on the periphery countries. [12]
Question Analysis
Command word: Explain – give reasons
Content: Environmental impacts of extractive industries
Context: Which are your identified case studies for the periphery countries? [Consider this: You
will need 3 – 4 body paragraphs]

Part 2 – Chapter 10: Resource Curse Thesis Research

Are resource-rich countries really cursed?

Case Study: Answer the following questions in your PowerPoint Assigned to:
Resource-rich Presentation. Do include appropriate graphical
Country representations, texts and photographs.
Nigeria 1. Which types of resources is this country Amanda, Hynin,
particularly rich in? [Provide stats/ evidence] Farah
Venezuela 2. How do you know that the country is dependent Pei En, Glenda
Botswana on the extraction of this/ these natural Azaliah, Samuel
Democratic resource(s)? [Reference contribution to GDP Hui Xin, Wang
Rep of Congo per annum etc.] Jing
China OR 3. What is the level of income, economic growth Vanessa,
Saudi Arabia and/ or development of this country currently? Jonathan
(Your choice) [Provide World Bank or other credible data]
4. What are the reasons for this country to
underperform? Are they really ‘cursed’? If not,
what are the reasons, the country managed to
evade this negative outcome?
Annex

What is the core-periphery model in development?

The core-periphery model in development is a concept that describes the spatial and economic
divisions between developed core regions and less-developed periphery regions. The model
suggests that core regions, typically urban and industrialized areas, experience higher levels of
economic development, infrastructure, and access to resources, while periphery regions, often
rural and remote areas, lag behind in terms of development indicators.

What factors contribute to the formation of a core region?

Several factors contribute to the formation of a core region:

 Concentration of industries, advanced technology, and skilled labour.

 Access to transportation networks, ports, and major markets.
 Availability of financial institutions, research centres, and educational facilities.
 Infrastructure development, including reliable electricity, water, and
communication systems.

How does the core-periphery model explain regional inequalities?

The core-periphery model explains regional inequalities by suggesting that core regions
accumulate economic wealth and resources, while periphery regions experience a lack of
investment and development. The model highlights how economic activities and opportunities
tend to be concentrated in core regions, leading to uneven distribution of wealth, income, and
development indicators between the two.