Explain why scarcity is a basic economic problem faced by every society and evaluate economic data using maps . Using the map above , write a paragraph that evaluates scarcity . Answer the following questions : Which country on the map is an example of the scarcity of mineral resources ? According to the map , what is a scarcity the United States faces ? In what ways does a country still face a scarcity even if the particular resource is plentiful within its borders ?