wealth, quality of life
conquest, conflict, war
trade
economic activities
jobs based on location of resouces
timber production
mining
ranching
fishing
farming
human migration
migrate to resource-rich land
settling the west
gold rush
human settlement
people settle around resources needed (clusters)
soil
shelter
food
water
Resource Distribution
6 major consequences of uneven distribution
Resource distribution
Fishing
Why have the cod not come back?
Marine and land-based Pollution
Cables and pipelines
Oil and gas Exploration/Production
Climate Change
Seismic Activities
Fish Condition and growth
Natural Mortality
Fishing Mortality
Reproductive Capability
Younger fish=less capable at spawning
Definition
Industry or activity concerned with taking, processing, marketing, selling, etc... Fish
Cons
Changes in species composition and biodiversity
In the future; number of fisheries will collapse
Negatively affects marine population
Makes animals sick for years
Their families will suffer
Some fishing techniques cause habitat destructions
Reduces genetic diversity of wild populations
Many species may die or become extinct
Pros
Nutritious, safe, culturally appropriate
Various types
Affordable
Boost the economy
Reduces risk of heart disease
Feeds world's demand for rich protein seafood
Good Salary
Provides jobs
