Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0

Geographical Origins of Components

What you need to know

Identify the global sources of crude oil used for manufacturing polymers like acrylic, HIPS, and ABS.
Locate the primary geographical origins of key raw materials including silicon, gold, copper, and lithium.
Recognize the main global sources for aluminium, Rare Earth Elements (REEs), and nickel used in electronic components.