Overview:"Humans depend on Earth's land, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere for many different resources. Minerals, freshwater, and biosphere resources are limited, and many are not renewable or replaceable over human lifetimes. These resources are distributed unevenly around the planet as a result of past geologic processes."
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How does distribution of oil impact regions of the world where it is abundant?
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What do you think Earth was like in the past in the region of the world where oil is most abundant?
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Can you predict where natural gas reserves might be abundant on Earth, based on the data above? Explain.
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Copper has been used by humans for at least 10,000 years. It is mined and extracted from Earth for many reasons. It is used for electrical wiring, roofing, plumbing, and industrial machinery. It is also used to make jewelry, coins, and alloys such as brass and bronze.
According to the USGS, most Copper is found in igneous rock in Earth's crust. Igneous rock forms when molten rock (magma) escapes through ruptures in Earth's crust, cools, and solidifies. Copper is also deposited near deep-sea hydrothermal vents where gas and other substances escape from Earth in fissures near tectonic plate boundaries.
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Question #6: The Middle East is the area in the world richest in oil deposits. In fact, nearly 50% of the world's oil is concentrated in that area. What other resource is likely abundant here as well? Explain
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How is trade related to uneven distribution of resources? How is it important to countries who lack certain resources? How is it important to countries abundant in certain resources?
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Fossil Fuels are a major source of energy for humans on Earth. How do you think the uneven distribution of fossil fuels positively and negatively impacts countries where fossil fuels are abundant?
Where is the majority of crude oil found in the world?
Central & South America
Middle East
North America
Europe
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Describe where Copper reserves are found on Earth? (make sure you read the text box above the map, look at the map, and/or refer to your handout!)
DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE DIFFERENT COLORS, ONLY WHERE COLOR IS FOUND. THE AREAS WITH ANY COLOR PRESENT ARE AREAS WHERE COPPER IS FOUND.
Near oceans only
Only in the U.S
Near tectonic plate boundaries
Landlocked regions only
What can you infer about volcanic activity based on the location of copper deposits? (make sure you read the text box above the map, or refer to your handout!)
Copper is found far from regions of past and present volcanic activity
Copper is found in random locations regarding volcanoes
Copper only gets deposited near active volcanoes
Copper is found near regions of past and present volcanic activity
What type of rock is copper found in? (make sure you read the text box above the map, or refer to your handout!)
Molten
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
How long has copper been used by humans? (make sure you read the text box above the map, or refer to your handout!)
100 years
1,000 years
10,000 years
100,000 years
What alloys can copper help make? (make sure you read the text box above the map, or refer to your handout!)
bronze and nickel
brass and bronze
nickel and aluminum
brass and nickel
Why do humans depend on fertile soil?
agricultural purposes
to help animals
to build houses
for lakes
In what kind of climate is fertile soil most often found?
tropical
temperate
polar
arctic
Most fertile soil is found in these 3 places...
Europe, Mexico, Canada
Germany, India, and the U.S
U.S, India, and China
U.S, India, and Europe
What does biodiversity do?
Maintains human populations
Helps stop pollution
Maintains balance in ecosystems
Has copious flaws in the system
What does biodiversity promote?
plant and animal quality
water and animal quality
water and soil quality
soil and food quality
Which area is biodiversity richest in?
arctic tundras
flatlands
place with mild summers, cold winters
tropical rainforests
An area where biodiversity is the richest at is referred to as ?
biodiversity circle
biodiversity hotspot
circle of life
biodiversity playground
What are the 3 major fossil fuels?
coal, oil, and natural gas
coal, copper,and oil
oil, gas, and water
Uranium, metals, and minerals
Uranium is found where in the Earth?
Mantle
Crust
Core
Magma
Diamonds are minerals.
True
False
Where are the largest reserves of fertile land found? (3)
Central Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America(Brazil)
Africa
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia
MIddle East
China
Where are the largest reserves of Biodiversity found? (3)
Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America(Brazil)
East Africa (close to Ethiopia)
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia (Southern Vietnam/Thailand)
MIddle East
China
Where are the largest reserves of coal found? (3)
Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America (Brazil)
Africa
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia
Middle East
China
Where are the largest reserves of Oil found? (3)
Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America(Brazil)
Africa
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia
Middle East (region around Saudia Arabia)
China
Mexico
Where are the largest reserves of Gold and diamonds found? (4)
Southwest Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America (Brazil)
South Africa
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia
Middle East
China
Mexico
Where are the largest reserves of Natural Gas found? (4)
Europe
U.S
India
Australia
South America(Brazil)
Africa
Canada
Russia
Kazakhstan
Asia
Middle East (close to Iran on map)
China
Mexico
People tend to settle and cluster individually and apart from each other in order to hog the resources
True
False
What climate do most humans thrive in?
tropical
temperate
tundra
polar
People tend to have jobs that involve harvesting or using the resources abundant in that country.
True
False
Countries abundant in fossil fuels will have more jobs related to?
farming
service
oil and gas
Countries abundant in fertile land will have more jobs related to?
farming
service
oil and gas
Countries sometimes fight with each other over control of______________?
other countries
resource rich regions
minerals
food
The wealth of a country and the quality of life of people that live in that country are determined by the countries_________________?
economic activities
recycling
consumption of food
lifestyle
The wealth of a country and quality of life depend of the abundance of Natural Resources in that country
True
False
What do many countries rely on to make up for their lack of resources?
Farming and agriculture
technology and food
manufactoring and technology
farming and water
Japan manufactures highly desired products such as___________?
bicycles and ipods
bright lights and guitars
pianos and guitars
cars and electronics
Question #1: What natural resources is/are found near tectonic plate boundaries(the lines in the question are the boundaries)
Metals and Minerals are often found near tectonic plate boundaries
Oil and Gold are often found near tectonic plate boundaries
Fertile land and Diamonds are often found near plate boundaries
Question #2: What natural resource is concentrated in temperate climates, where temperatures are mild and precipitation is relatively high?
gold
fertile soil
coal
uranium
Question #3: This map shows areas of large uranium deposits. Which areas have large Uranium deposits. Click all that apply. (3)
North America
South America
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
Question #4: This map shows the locations of biodiversity "hotspots" in the world. Is there a pattern to these locations?
Yes, they are each in specific areas near poles(arctic)
No, they aren't close to the equator (tropical)
Yes, they are all closer to the equator (tropical)
No, beacuse they are near poles (arctic)
Question #5: Some of the largest coal reserves are found in the United States. What can we infer about Earth's climate in the past based on the abundancy of this natural resource? *Hint-Coal forms where swamps are found
There used to be a lot more costal areas in the U. S
There used to be a lot of coal miners searching for coal
There used to be a lot of areas in the U.S where swamps could be found
There was different weather back then
How does Earth's current climate impact the distribution of resources, such as plants and animals?
Current climate impacts where plants grow and animals live. Plants and animals are found where temperatures and precipitation are just right.
Climate does not indicate any abundance in plant and animal life
Climates can change drastically and it won't effect plant and animal life
Plants and animals have no direct correlation to what the climate is
How does Earth's past climate impact the distribution of resources, such as fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels have no distinct area where they are found. Each place they are found today is random.
Fossil fuels are found in regions of the world where plants and animals once lived. The climate in the past determined where these organisms were found and thus, where fossil fuels are found today.
Fossil Fuels are found in desert regions where plant and animal life is at a minimum
How might a map that shows where large metal deposits of copper, iron, and nickel help you predict the location of tectonic plate boundaries?
Metals and Minerals are found deep in the Earth's core and have no reason for being there
Metals and Minerals are found far from volcanic activity and not near tectonic plate boundaries
Metals and minerals are found near tectonic plate boundaries and near past and current volcanic activity.
