The Distribution of Natural Resources

What is the primary reason for the uneven distribution of Earth's natural resources?

• Specific geologic processes

• Human activities

• Climate change

• Deforestation

Which of the following resources is considered renewable but limited in distribution?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wind

• Iron ore

What is an ore?

• A pure mineral

• A rock with a high concentration of a specific mineral

• A type of soil

• A renewable resource

Where is oil most commonly found according to the passage?

• Near coasts or the equator

• In mountainous regions

• In tropical forests

• In deserts

What educational activity can help students understand the distribution of natural resources?

• Creating resource maps

• Conducting soil tests

• Visiting mining sites

• Building wind turbines