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

Earth's Resources and Environmental Impact

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Human activities
Plate tectonics
The presence of oceans
The Earth's rotation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following countries is NOT a top gold producer?
South Africa
Australia
Brazil
Canada
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant environmental impact of mining activities?
Creation of ocean trenches
Formation of new mountains
Deforestation
Increased rainfall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the rock cycle influence the distribution of Earth's resources?
By forming new oceans
By causing earthquakes
By creating new minerals
By determining soil quality
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in the formation of soil?
Chemical weathering
Biological weathering
Erosion by water
Physical breakdown of rocks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process is NOT involved in the weathering of rocks?
Wind erosion
Biological activity
Chemical reactions
Volcanic eruptions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is soil quality important for ecosystems?
It controls the temperature
It influences the wind patterns
It affects the availability of nutrients
It determines the amount of sunlight
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