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The use of natural resources, and the sustainability of economic activity …
The use of natural resources, and the sustainability of economic activity
The use of natural resources
Renewable resources
Together with inexhaustible resources are fundamental because their existence and renewal depend on rational use
Forests
are an important source of resources, such as wood
Forest fres
expose the ground to weather conditions that can cause soil erosion
Fertile soil
is one of the most important because agriculture and livestock form the basis of the global food supply
Non-renewable reources
Intense industrial and economic development
the demand for these products is so great that the whole of the Earth, including the ocean, is ripe for exploration and exploitation
The sustainability of economic activity
Desert areas
The Arctic areas, as well as deserts, are important areas for the extraction of petroleum, natural gas, and minerals
Mountain areas
Wood, minerals, water, recreational areas and winter sports are the demands on these areas
Tropical areas
Trees are cut down to obtain wood, extract minerals, or to convert the land into grazing areas for livestock
coastal areas
The water on the continental shelf, which makes up the main fishing area