Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 5.2.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Geographical Origins of ComponentsRare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of elements used in electronic products, including in magnets and batteries. Their origins to learn are China, Australia and the USA. Notice that this differs from silicon’s list: both include China and the USA, but REEs include Australia rather than Russia.