D. Resources are not distributed equally E. The location of resources influences economic activity and patterns of land use
A. Nonrenewable A. Fossil Fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) and metals (gold, iron, copper bauxite)
D. Skilled and unskilled laborers E. Entrepreneurial and managerial abilities
C. Availability and use of tools, machines, and technologies
Resource WoodCoalPetroleumNuclearSolar Problem DeforestationPollution and MiningTransportation Contamination and waste Aesthetics
D. Energy producers and consumers E. Conflict over control of resources
Technology Steam Engine Internal Combustion Engine Computer Chip Resource Demand for coalDemand for oil Demand for skilled labor
Costs Resource Depletion Environmental Degradation Health Problems Benefits Production of Goods and Services Employment Opportunities Development of Technologies