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Part of NCERT 8 Social Science
Understanding how the unequal distribution of natural resources shapes human settlements, trade, and conflicts.
Imagine if all the world's oil was in one country. Or all the fresh water in another. Or all the fertile soil in just a few regions.
Actually, you don't have to imagine - this is reality.
Natural resources are not evenly distributed across our planet or even within countries. This simple geographical fact has shaped human history in profound ways.
Visual representation of how natural resources are distributed unevenly, leading to both cooperation and conflicts.
India's Mineral Wealth: Notice concentration in eastern states (coal, iron) and western coast (oil)
Shared Waters: Brahmaputra flows through three countries, requiring careful cooperation and water sharing agreements
Kaveri River Dispute: This dam represents complex water sharing between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry
Exploring how resource sharing works within countries and across borders, and why some resource-rich regions remain poor.
Nature doesn't respect political boundaries. Rivers flow across countries. Mineral deposits extend beyond state borders. The atmosphere and oceans connect us all.
This creates both opportunities for cooperation and potential for conflict.
Test your knowledge of how resource distribution leads to both cooperation and conflicts.
Why do natural resources lead to conflicts between regions or countries?