The major resources of the United States are soil, water, forest and

Explanation:

The major resources of the United States are soil, water, forest and coal.

Mining and drilling, dominate america because of the presence coal, its is a natural resources that is extracted from their water bodies providing billions of dollars and millions of jobs throughout american continent. America is a leading producer of coal and it is used in energy production across the country. America has the world's largest reserves of coal, at 491 billion short tons or 27% of the total.

bauxite used to make aluminium,

iron and copper both used in construction and nickel, used to create steel are also located their.

Thousands of acres of fertile land also contribute greatly to agriculture.

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