Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the DRC's natural resources and their role in the global economy.
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.
Teacher tip
Put the question to the class to think about whether they have used any items that could contain resources that originated in the DRC. Have they used any technology such as a mobile phone or computer? Could the components of their devices be linked to the DRC?
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What continent is the DRC located on?
Q2.Which of the following is a challenge the DRC faces?
Q3.The DRC is located near the .
Q4.Which of these is a major biome found in the DRC?
Q5.What does deforestation mean?
Q6.What is the Great Rift Valley?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a natural resource?
Q2.Which of these is an example of a natural resource that does not need mining to use?
Q3.Which of the following is mined in the DRC?
Q4.Which statement about natural resources is incorrect?
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