Question

economic resources-page 111

1. what natural resource is mostly found near the persian/arabian gulf?
2. how is land used in the south china sea?(see key)
3. where is gold and silver deposits mostly found?
4. what type of land use occurs in desert regions?9(refer to pg 108 and key).
5. where does most commercial fishing occur?
6. where do you notice manufacturing and trade?
7. looking at the map, choose 2 land uses that are mostly found in asia?
8. how is most of the land used in russia?
9. describe where the natural resource petroleum is found in asia?
10. what is the land use in the northern most part russia? why?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. Petroleum (oil)
2. Coastal waters, major ocean currents, and areas with high fish populations such as the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and the waters around Southeast Asia
3. Most of Russia's land is used for forestry, followed by extensive grazing and some agricultural use in the southern regions
4. Petroleum in Asia is primarily found in the Persian/Arabian Gulf region, as well as in parts of Central Asia (like Kazakhstan) and Southeast Asia (like Indonesia)