Rising Superpowers
“A superpower is a powerful country which dominates others and affects world affairs. It can project it’s power anywhere on the globe at any time to protect its national interests”.
Modern India – why? Hard English speaking workers, cheap to employ, spread of technology
Year 9 Rising Superpowers Theme 3
Push from rural areas (countryside)
Pull factors to Mumbai (Dharavi)
Failing crop yields
Job opportunities
Lack of electricity and clean water
Water source and some electricity
Lack of entertainment
Exciting pastimes
Poor schools
Better education
Positives of Tata Nano
Negatives of Tata Nano
Cheap – poor can explore
Poor safety
Enough space for 5 adults
Crampt and hot
Space for a bag
Not big enough for Indian families
Top speed appropriate for busy cities
Adds to congestion and pollution
China – huge population and rapid growth of economy. Could be the next superpower. Why manufacture in China? Hard workers, cheap to employ, spread of technology, welcoming government
CHINA MANUFACTURING PROBLEMS High pollution levels (e.g. Yellow River) Injuries Poor conditions
Dongtan: Environmentally sustainable – e.g. insulated homes Socially sustainable – e.g. cycle paths improve fitness Economically sustainable – e.g. close to Shanghai for jobs
Modern India – why? Hard English speaking workers, cheap to employ, spread of technology
Year 9 Rising Superpowers Theme 3
Push from rural areas (countryside)
Pull factors to Mumbai (Dharavi)
Failing crop yields
Job opportunities
Lack of electricity and clean water
Water source and some electricity
Lack of entertainment
Exciting pastimes
Poor schools
Better education
Positives of Tata Nano
Negatives of Tata Nano
Cheap – poor can explore
Poor safety
Enough space for 5 adults
Crampt and hot
Space for a bag
Not big enough for Indian families
Top speed appropriate for busy cities
Adds to congestion and pollution
China – huge population and rapid growth of economy. Could be the next superpower. Why manufacture in China? Hard workers, cheap to employ, spread of technology, welcoming government
CHINA MANUFACTURING PROBLEMS High pollution levels (e.g. Yellow River) Injuries Poor conditions
Dongtan: Environmentally sustainable – e.g. insulated homes Socially sustainable – e.g. cycle paths improve fitness Economically sustainable – e.g. close to Shanghai for jobs
