Natural resources are utilized by humans for their benefit. Natural resources include such things as water, land, soil, other organisms, minerals, fossil fuels, sunlight, and the atmosphere. All living things rely on natural resources to exist. The distribution of some natural resources on Earth is not uniform. Yes, we all have access to the atmosphere, but do we all have access to clean air? By looking at the graph above, we can see that countries do not have the same access to important fossil fuels: oil.

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Natural resources are utilized by humans for their benefit. Natural resources include such things as water, land, soil, other organisms, minerals, fossil fuels, sunlight, and the atmosphere. All living things rely on natural resources to exist. The distribution of some natural resources on Earth is not uniform. Yes, we all have access to the atmosphere, but do we all have access to clean air? By looking at the graph above, we can see that countries do not have the same access to important fossil fuels: oil.
Can you choose the statements that are correct about the distribution of natural resources on Earth? (Choose 3)
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A	The tundra biome provides a more moderate climate, along with fertile soil, timber, and abundant wildlife.The tundra biome provides a more moderate climate, along with fertile soil, timber, and abundant wildlife.
B	The location of mineral deposits most often coincides with tectonic plate activity.The location of mineral deposits most often coincides with tectonic plate activity.
C	Coal is found in areas which were originally great swamps during the Carboniferous period.Coal is found in areas which were originally great swamps during the Carboniferous period.
D	People tend to settle and cluster in places in areas that are lacking in resourcesPeople tend to settle and cluster in places in areas that are lacking in resources
E	Coastal regions become population centers due to access to many natural resources as well as channels to trade.Coastal regions become population centers due to access to many natural resources as well as channels to trade.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct statements about the distribution of natural resources on Earth are:

B. The location of mineral deposits most often coincides with tectonic plate activity. C. Coal is found in areas which were originally great swamps during the Carboniferous period. E. Coastal regions become population centers due to access to many natural resources as well as channels to trade.

Statements A and D are incorrect. The tundra biome is characterized by harsh conditions, not a moderate climate, and people typically settle in areas rich in resources rather than those lacking them.