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19.1 The global distribution of resources:
A resource is a stock or supply of something that value or purpose.
The most important resources are food, water and energy.
Most HICs have plentiful resources, many of them imported.
Many poorer countries lack resources and struggle to improve quality of life.
| Why are resources significant? | What are the global inequalities | |
| Food | A poorly balanced diet can cause illness and diseases
People need to be well fed to be productive Obesity is an increasing problem |
Over one billion people do not get enough calories
Undernutrition (Malnutrition) affects a further two billion. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa suffer most from undernutrition |
| Water | Essential for drinking
Vital for crops Used to produce |
Variations in climate and rainfall affect supply
Capture, storage and extraction is expensive Many countries have water shortage LICs/NEEs use most water for agriculture HICs use most water in industry |
| Energy | Need for light, heat and power.
Powers factories Provides fuel for transport |
Richer countries consume more energy than poorer countries.
The Middle East is a major oil supplier; its own consumption is low. As NEEs become more industrialized, the demand for energy will increase |
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