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Surabhi SrivastavaAIR 56· 2023

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Introduction

With the phenomena of Industrial Revolution 4.0, there has been growing demand for rare earth elements serving as major raw material Utility of rare earth -

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Main Body

The distribution of rare earth -

1In the semi conductor industry which is seen finds utility in the electronics manufacturing
2In the electric appliance manufacturing
3Finds utility in renewable energy storage
4The solar panels require rare earth minerals.
5Usage in rechargeable batteries and computers

Environmental impact in extraction

1Toxins released while extraction process

(Eg. phenomena observed in the Manchuria peninsula.

2Water interview for extraction purpose leads to water degradation
3Large scale extraction needed considering - found as micro-reserves
4Leads to displacement of the people especially tribal population

(Eg. Peru.

5Large scale deforestation and biodiversity loss
6Transition in zone as barren due to effect of mining →

These issues render the problem of tradeoff between economic growth and environment. The solution lies in usage of advanced technology in exploration as done by USA.

143 words4 paragraphs

Diagram

World map showing distribution of rare earth elements across major regions. Shows labels for: Scandinavian, Brazil, China, Kazakstan, Australia, Russia. Map indicates major rare earth regions.

  • Introduces contemporary context of Industrial Revolution 4.0
  • Includes world map showing geographic distribution
  • Comprehensive coverage of industrial applications
  • Detailed enumeration of environmental impacts
  • Real-world case studies provided
  • Addresses the tradeoff between development and environment
  • Mentions technological solutions

Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Rare Earth Elements

Rare Earth Elements Distribution and Industrial Revolution

Writing Stats

169

Total words

4

Paragraphs

formal, descriptive

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