12 (A)

Analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people

Which factor posed the greatest challenge to developing natural resources in Siberia?

A Severe drought limited agricultural production on arable land.

B Limited access to water prevented the establishment of large cities.

C The employment of seasonal laborers reduced annual output quotas.

D The harsh climate hindered the establishment of permanent settlements.

Africa's great mineral wealth has not translated into prosperity for most of its population partly because the resources were -

A hard to access

B nonrenewable and soon depleted

C not in high demand because prices were too high

D exported elsewhere throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

What cause is the best explanation for a drop in world oil prices?

A Recent discovery of new deposits of oil at the North Pole.

B An increase in oil production as a result of new drilling technologies.

C Conflict in oil producing regions of the Middle East.

D The use of renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind power.

Use the graphic below to answer the following question:

What conclusion can be drawn from the information presented above?

A The governments of the Middle East are corrupt.

B Islam is promoting economic progress in the Middle East.

C The location of natural resources has an impact on patterns of economic activity.

D Everyone in the world uses too much petroleum.