Distribution of Resources

Definition

The distribution of resources refers to the way in which natural and human-made resources are spread out across a geographic area. It involves understanding how resources like food, water, energy, and raw materials are available or accessible to different populations.

Related terms

Scarcity: This term refers to a situation where there is an insufficient supply of resources compared to the demand for them.

Resource Depletion: This term describes the process of using up or exhausting natural resources faster than they can be replenished.

Resource Inequality: This term highlights the unequal distribution and access to resources among different social groups or regions.