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ResourcesSOL WG 7a, b
ResourcesA. Natural materials
become resources if and when they become useful to humans
B. The value of resources has changed over time
C. Natural, human, and capital resources influence human activity in regions
D. Resources are not distributed equally
E. The location of resources influences economic activity and patterns of land use
Natural Resources
A. RenewableA. SoilB. WaterC. Forests
A. NonrenewableA. Fossil Fuels (oil,
coal, natural gas) and metals (gold, iron, copper bauxite)
Human Resources
A. Number of people in a country
B. Level of skills the people have
C. Educational institutions
D. Skilled and unskilled laborers
E. Entrepreneurial and managerial abilities
Capital Resources
A. Availability of money for investment
B. Level of infrastructure such as
A. Port facilitiesB. RoadsC. Telecommunicatio
ns
C. Availability and use of tools, machines, and technologies
Environmental problems associated withmining for resources.
Unequal Distribution of
ResourcesA. Interdependence
of nations, trading in goods, services, and capital resources
B. Uneven economic development
C. Imperialism
D. Energy producers and consumers
E. Conflict over control of resources
This map illustrates the idea of uneven economic development. Some countries are wealthier than other countries. Wealthy countries are called developed.
This map illustrates the idea of energy producers and consumers. Some countries have deposits of oil, coal, or natural gas and others must import those resources.
Patterns of Land Use
A. Economic Activities that require extensive areas of land – Agriculture
B. Limited areas of land – manufacturing
C. Land uses that are compatible (open space and residential vs. landfills and residential)
Economic Activity
A. Primary – Dealing directly with resources
A. FishingB. FarmingC. ForestryD. Mining
Economic Activity
A. Secondary – Manufacturing and processing
A. Steel MillsB. Automobile
AssemblyC. Sawmills
Economic Activity
A. Tertiary - Services
A. TransportationB. Retail TradeC. Information
Technology Services
Economic Activity
Social and Economic Priorities
A. Economic Development Priorities
B. Environmental Conservation Priorities
C. Priorities of Indigenous Minorities