Which example most clearly shows a connection between natural resources and the built environment?
Answer
A
Canada is a leading producer in gold and diamonds. In 2019, Canadian diamond mines had lower diamond production, which led to a decrease in the value of diamond exports.
B
Iowa and Illinois are the highest producers of corn in the US. This has contributed to the growth of farmers’ markets and businesses that sell farm equipment in those regions.
C
Mexico has an abundance of petroleum and crude oil resources. As a result, Mexico is a major exporter of oil and oil products and an important trading partner of the US.
D
The US is a major producer of coal, a type of rock found deep underground. Much of this coal has been obtained from the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.