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