Resource distribution

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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