Distribution of Earth's Natural Resources

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What are Earth's natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.

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What does it mean that natural resources are unevenly distributed?

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It means that natural resources are not spread out evenly across the Earth; some areas have abundant resources while others have very few.

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What is an ore?

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An ore is a large, valuable mineral deposit that can be mined for profit.

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Why are many ore deposits found near coastlines?

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Many ore deposits are located near coastlines due to volcanic and hydrothermal activity that occurs in those areas.

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What is the primary metal used to make steel?

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Iron is the primary metal combined with carbon to make steel.

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

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Only 3% of Earth's water is fresh water.

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What is the difference between a mineral and an ore?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring substance, while an ore is a type of mineral that contains a valuable metal or element that can be extracted.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What role do volcanoes play in the distribution of natural resources?

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Volcanoes can create new landforms and deposit minerals, leading to the formation of ore deposits.

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