Creep, Slides, Flows, and Rockfalls.
Because one might have other minerals in it as well
Volcanic eruptions can destroy building that store resources, burn trees, kill animals and make land not suitable for farming etc
Land Relief ( plains, mountainous etc)
Distance from the coast
Altitude
Topography
Amount of water available
Are the factors that contribute to the climate of an area . #answerwithquality #BAL