Introduction
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Main Body
There is growing demand of the rare-earth elements due to their various use in new-age technologies and thus they are shaping global geopolitics and global economy.
Distribution of rare-earth elements
[DIAGRAM: World map showing distribution with labels]
Rare-earth elements are unequally distributed across the continents.
South America, China, Australia, Central Asia are important regions for rare-earth elements.
China controls the majority of rare-earth element extraction and processing facility.
Majority of countries are dependent on China for inputs of rare-earth elements.
— Nidhi Goyal · AIR 91
Diagram
World map showing distribution of rare-earth elements across continents with specific countries marked including USA, China, India, Australia, and South America
- Good introduction explaining what rare-earth elements are
- Provides global distribution with specific countries
- Makes geopolitical connections
- Identifies China's strategic position
Nidhi Goyal
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare-earth elements
Global distribution and strategic importance
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