Resources and Land Use
Natural, human, and capital resources stimulate economic growth and development. An unequal distribution of valuable resources causes competition and cooperation among nations. In the past, the need for resources fueled imperialism and wars. Today, the need for resources helps form a global economy of interdependent nations. Various countries exchange goods, services, and resources to support their economic development. These international relationships shift with advancements in technology. Further, the value and availability of different resources change over time.