Variety and distribution (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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How are natural resources distributed globally?
How are natural resources distributed globally?
Spread unevenly across Earth's surface
Where minerals (gold, copper, iron) are found
Where minerals (gold, copper, iron) are found
Areas of past significant tectonic activity
Where fossil fuels are primarily located
Where fossil fuels are primarily located
Sedimentary rock areas
How does agricultural productivity change with latitude?
How does agricultural productivity change with latitude?
Decreases as you move away from equator
Equatorial region soil type
Equatorial region soil type
Latosols (fertile)
Polar region soil type
Polar region soil type
Podsols (leached, less fertile)
Climate at 30° N & S latitude
Climate at 30° N & S latitude
High solar radiation, very low precipitation
UK precipitation pattern
UK precipitation pattern
Higher in north & west, lower in south & east
Three factors affecting UK farming
Three factors affecting UK farming
Soil quality, climate conditions, relief
East Anglia farming type & reason
East Anglia farming type & reason
Arable (wheat) - flat, fertile, warm summers
Scotland's main farming type
Scotland's main farming type
Hill sheep farming
UK North Sea resources
UK North Sea resources
Oil and natural gas
Equatorial region characteristics
Equatorial region characteristics
High precipitation, intense solar radiation