natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

mining is the process of digging into the ground to remove natural resources

the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate and biomes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Physical landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The impact of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A sustainable future for the Democratic Republic of Congo

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the DRC and how natural resources bring both opportunities and challenges. Pupils will also learn about the Congo rainforest and how conservation efforts are trying to protect this important biome.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

A resource that comes from Earth naturally

Which of these is an example of a natural resource that does **not** need mining to use?

Which of the following is mined in the DRC?

Some natural resources, like rivers, are found above ground

Natural resources include things like forests and minerals

Not all resources need digging to be used

Which statement about natural resources is incorrect?

Which of the following is a challenge the DRC faces?

Which of these is a major biome found in the DRC?

A huge valley formed by tectonic plate movement

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Lesson outcome