With the growing demand for rare earth elements, their distribution has become a critical aspect of the global economy. Discuss the distribution of rare earth elements across the world, their uses, and the environmental impact of their extraction.
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Rare earth elements (REE) refer to 17 elements which lanthanide series and scandium and yttrium. Their demand has been increasing significantly given their multiplex uses, but constrained supply.
Global distribution:
[Diagram showing world map with distribution of REE across continents]
Major countries include China, Russia, Australia, African countries like
Congo, countries in South America like Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and some parts of North America.
Uses:
Environmental impact:
[End of previous page] limited quantity, hence their extraction causes environmental degradation. Since they are associated with radioactive elements like thorium, their extraction causes pollution and health hazards. Large scale mining causes deforestation, habitat destruction, water pollution leading to ecological imbalance.
Battle of Buxar:
Mohd Siraj formed a coalition with Awaleh Siraj and Mir Qasim Mughal emperor, but they failed against British resulting in battle of Allahabad.
6 forced Mughals pay was indemnity
6 Mirzamat functions were given to Bengal Nawabs without any other power.
Thus, we find that Battle of Buxar strengthened British stronghold over Bengal and eventually over India. After diminishing French in Battle of Wandiwash and major powers in both Bengal, Awaleh & provincial Mughal empire, British turned their face towards south in Mysore, Maratha and finally in Panjab & Sindh to create a all India empire.
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World map showing global distribution of rare earth elements across continents with country labels
- Clearly defines what rare earth elements are
- Identifies major producers
- Acknowledges supply-demand imbalance
- Comprehensive list of uses across multiple sectors
- Mentions specific applications and technologies
- Connects to Industry 4.0 and digital transformation
- Identifies association with radioactive elements
- Covers multiple environmental impacts
- Explains chain reaction of environmental damage
- Covers multiple key battles and their consequences
- Lists specific outcomes and agreements
- Connects political and economic impacts
- Provides broad overview of British territorial expansion
- Connects multiple regions and campaigns
- Shows chronological progression of consolidation
Shoham Teberiwal
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare earth elements distribution and uses
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