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Zorluk: OrtaMineral Resources and Mining in Africa

Match each of the following major African mining centers with its principal mineral resource.

  • Khouribga (Morocco)Phosphate rock
  • Kimberley (South Africa)Diamonds
  • Marampa (Sierra Leone)Iron ore
  • Hassi Messaoud (Algeria)Petroleum (Crude oil)

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Khouribga matches with Phosphate rock; Kimberley matches with Diamonds; Marampa matches with Iron ore; Hassi Messaoud matches with Petroleum (Crude oil).
Khouribga (Morocco) is the world's leading exporter site of phosphate rock. Kimberley (South Africa) is globally famous for diamond extraction in igneous kimberlite pipes. Marampa (Sierra Leone) is a recognized iron ore mining center in West Africa. Hassi Messaoud (Algeria) is a giant Saharan oilfield producing crude petroleum.

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1
Identify the primary mineral extracted in North Africa's Atlas region
Khouribga (Morocco) is paired with Phosphate rock.
Morocco accounts for a dominant share of global phosphate reserves, centered heavily at Khouribga.
2
Identify the historic diamond capital of Southern Africa
Kimberley (South Africa) is paired with Diamonds.
Kimberley was the focal point of the 19th-century diamond rush in South Africa.
3
Identify West African ferrous metal extraction centers
Marampa (Sierra Leone) is paired with Iron ore.
The Marampa mines are famous for commercial hematite and iron ore production.
4
Identify major Saharan hydrocarbon extraction fields
Hassi Messaoud (Algeria) is paired with Petroleum (Crude oil).
Hassi Messaoud is the principal onshore petroleum basin in Algeria.

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Spatial Distribution of African Mineral Resources
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Mineral Resources and Mining in Africa

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