WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why do you think Africa’s abundance of natural resources has not translated into economic wealth for most of its population? colonial rulers sent their natural resources to europe mainly so they could sell it. and they’re slow to develop industries and infrastructure. What is the largest climatic feature in Africa?

Detailed explanation-2: -Gold remains the most important mineral-South Africa is the world’s largest producer-and reserves are large; however, production is slowly declining, and prices have never equaled their spectacular highs of the early 1970s.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following resources, coming out of Africa, were desired most by other regions? Explanation: Two of the most important trade items to come out of Africa were gold, primarily from Ghana and Mali, and ivory.

Detailed explanation-4: -North Africa counts with vast oil and natural gas deposits; the Sahara holds the most strategic nuclear ore; and resources such as coltan, gold, and copper, among many others, are abundant on the continent.