Metals and minerals are one example of a/an resource. Metals and minerals accumulate in specific regions on Earth due to activity and as part of the rock cycle. When sustainable yield is achieved, the rate of replenishment is equal to the rate at which the resource is harvested. This means that the resource can be harvested . Plate motion can create the proper temperature and underground for hydrocarbons to release from kerogen. Respond to the following based on your reading. Which processes are responsible for uneven distribution of metals in Earth's crust? How do these processes cause metals to be distributed?