Natural Resources and Their Global Distribution

The video discusses the significance of natural resources, categorizing them as renewable or non-renewable. It highlights the economic value of these resources and ranks countries based on their natural resource wealth. The top countries include Russia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, with detailed insights into their resource reserves. The video concludes by emphasizing the critical role of natural resources in economic growth.

What are natural resources primarily used for?

• To create art

• To manufacture and produce goods

• To build houses

• To generate electricity only

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

What is Iraq's major natural resource?

• Natural gas

• Timber

• Oil

• Gold

Which country contributes 14.3% of the global gold supply?

• Australia

• China

• Brazil

• Canada

What is Brazil's most valuable natural resource?

• Uranium

• Coal

• Timber

• Iron

Which country has recently discovered shale gas reservoirs?

• Canada

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• China

What percentage of the world's natural gas deposits does Iran hold?

• 10%

• 25%

• 16%

• 20%

Which country has the second largest deposit of coal?

• Canada

• China

• Russia

• United States

What is the estimated worth of natural resources in the United States?

• 75.5 trillion dollars

• 45 trillion dollars

• 33.2 trillion dollars

• 23 trillion dollars

Why are natural resources considered essential for a country's economy?

• They are used for decoration

• They provide entertainment

• They are the backbone of economic growth

• They are only used for energy