Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
I can describe the DRC's natural resources and their role in the global economy.
- Year 8
Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
I can describe the DRC's natural resources and their role in the global economy.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The DRC has abundant natural resources, including coltan, diamonds, and copper.
- In the DRC, most mining occurs in the east and southeast of the country.
- The natural resources of the DRC are essential for global industries, including technology and energy.
- Many of the DRC's natural resources are owned by companies in other countries.
Keywords
Natural resources - natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs
Mining - mining is the process of digging into the ground to remove natural resources
Economy - the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Common misconception
That all natural resources are found deep underground and so need to be mined to extract them.
Some natural resources are found deep underground, like ores of some metals and fossil fuels. Others are not found underground, for example the rainforest trees that are used for timber or as a source of rubber, or water sources like lakes.
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