Question

Write a short note on the minerals of South America.

Answer 1

Write a short note on the minerals of South America.

Instructions:

• Introduction
• Mention the minerals
  • Iron ore
  • Manganese
  • Petroleum
  • Copper
  • Bauxite

Answer:

South America is rich in resources. The minerals are spread unevenly across the continent.

• Iron ore: South America has 1/5th of the world’s iron ore reserves. Brazil and Chile have massive iron ore reserves.
• Manganese: Brazil has large Manganese deposits. It is mined at Lafaiete and Minas Gerais.
• Petroleum: Venezuela is the largest oil exporter outside the middle east countries.
• Copper: Chile is the third largest producer of copper in the world.
• Bauxite: Brazil is the third largest Bauxite producing county.