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What are natural resources?
Services provided by the government
Materials from the Earth that are used to support life and the development of civilization
Man-made products used in daily life
Historical artifacts found in archaeological sites
Natural resources are commonly divided into which two groups?
Renewable and Non-renewable resources
Solid and Liquid resources
Organic and Inorganic resources
Consumable and Non-consumable resources
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Solar energy
Wind
Coal
Plants
What is a risk mentioned in the text regarding renewable resources?
They can become non-renewable if not properly managed
They are too expensive to harness
They can only be found in certain countries
They are harmful to the environment
Which region is known for having important metals such as cobalt, copper, and lithium?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Australia
Russia
The United States
Why do countries trade resources?
To maintain political alliances
Because no region has enough of every resource that a modern society needs
To standardize global prices
To deplete resources more evenly
What is one of the three main reasons for the uneven distribution of natural resources on Earth according to the text?
The migration patterns of human populations
Earth's history and the formation of fossil fuels
The development of industrial technology
The political decisions made by countries
How do geological processes affect the distribution of resources?
They lead to the creation of new political borders.
They result in the even distribution of minerals across the Earth's surface.
They cause metals and minerals to be found where new crust is formed or old crust is destroyed.
They prevent the formation of any natural resources.
What role does climate play in the distribution of natural resources?
Climate has no significant impact on natural resources.
Climate determines the temperature and precipitation, affecting the type and amount of living things in a region.
Climate changes the geological processes that distribute resources.
Climate only affects the distribution of water resources.
Why do humans tend to settle in regions with abundant natural resources?
Because it allows for easier trade with other countries.
To avoid political conflicts.
For survival and economic development, including growing crops and having jobs.
Because it is easier to maintain political relationships.
What is a consequence of the uneven distribution of natural resources mentioned in the text?
Countries with fewer resources tend to have less technological development.
Countries often fight over control of resource-rich regions.
All countries have an equal share of natural resources.
Countries with limited resources never engage in trade.
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