Question

Write any two minerals and any two industries of South America. Name the place where the largest reserve of petroleum is found in South America.

Answer 1

Explanation:

agriculture and mining.

Answer 2

South America makes a significant contribution to world production of the following commodities: copper (45 per cent), molybdenum (32 per cent), silver (29 per cent), tin (20 per cent), iron ore (19 per cent), bauxite (18 per cent), gold (16 per cent), zinc (15 per cent), nickel (13 per cent) and lead (10 per cent).

The proven oil reserves in Venezuela are recognized as the largest in the world.