alleryUnequal distribution of natural resources over the earth depends mainly on what?
ALanguage and religion
BPopulation and trade
CTerrain and climate
DWages and taxes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Terrain and climate
1. Distribution depends on physical factors such as terrain, climate and altitude.
2. These factors differ widely across the earth, so resources are unequal.
3. Language, trade and taxes are human matters that do not decide where resources occur.
_Source: NCERT Class 8 Resources and Development, Chapter 1 Resources, Natural Resources_
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