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Lesson 43 of 84 · U.S. Regions
U.S. Territories
Natural resources — water, minerals, soil, forests, fossil fuels — are essential for energy, food, and manufacturing. Sustainable management is a major global challenge.
Key Facts
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There are five major oceans.
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Climate differs from weather.
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Natural resources are limited.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are natural resources?