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Three nations that have limited natural resources are?
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Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
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What does the number of mountains in East Asia mean?
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It means that the amount of land available for agriculture is limited.
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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China has large energy reserves of petroleum, coal, and natural gas, and Korea has coal reserves. China's mineral resources include iron ore, tungsten, manganese, molybdenum, magnesite, lead, zinc, and copper. Japan has reserves of lead, silver, and coal. North and South Korea possess important tungsten, gold, and silver reserves.
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Water Resources
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China's long river systems are important to the country's economy. They provide crop irregation, hydroelectric power, and transportation. The Huang He and Xi Jiang also provide hydroelectric power and a means of transportation. In fact, Japan ahs developed one of the largest fishing industries in the world.
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Lands and Forests
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The land in the valleys is highly productive, allowing the Chinese to grow rice and many other crops. Forests are also abundant in the region. China, Japan, Taiwan, and both North Korea and South Korea all have forests resources.
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