Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. A resource map of Southeast Asia. A key notes icons for resources. Natural gas is in the Gulf of Thailand and the coast of Malaysia. Oil is on the islands of Indonesia. Lumber is in Thailand, Vietnam, Southern Philippines, the island of Malaysia, and Indonesia. Precious gems are in Vietnam and Myanmar. Map by Vigi veranda According to the map, how many important types of natural resources are located in Southeast Asia? A. 3 B. 4 C. 16 D. 21

Answer 1

B. 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The map described in the question above links some countries in Southeast Asia with the natural resources that exist in that region. According to the map, there are 4 types of natural resources in Southeast Asia which are: natural gas, oil, lumber and precious gems.

Natural resources are elements found in nature that can be extracted by man and used as a raw material for essential resources or resources that facilitate our comfortable life. These resources can be renewable (it is not possible to reach exhaustion), or renewable (it is possible to reach exhaustion.