Part - 1 CH - 8 International Trade — Geography STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesGeographyPart - 1 CH - 8 International Trade3 Marks
Question
Explain how ‘difference in national resources’ act as basis of international trade.
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Answer
The world’s national resources are unevenly distributed because of differences in their physical make up i.e. geology, relief soil and climate.
Geological structure: It determines the mineral resource base and topbgraphical differences ensure diversity of crops and animals raised. Lowlands have greater agricultural potential. Mountains attract tourists and promote tourism.
Mineral resources: They are unevenly distributed the world over. The availability of mineral resources provides the basis for industrial development.
Climate: It influences the type of flora and fauna that can survive in a given region. It also ensures diversity in the range of various products, e.g. wool production can take place in cold regions, bananas, rubber and cocoa can grow in tropical regions.
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