Natural Resource (Noun)
Meaning
Resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- Freshwater is a limited natural resource that is essential for human consumption and agricultural use.
- Countries rich in oil, such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, rely heavily on this natural resource to drive their economies.
- Soil conservation practices aim to protect and preserve the soil as a valuable natural resource.
- Brazil is rich in renewable energy resources, particularly hydroelectric power, a sustainable natural resource that supplies nearly 75% of the country's electricity.
- Wood and paper products rely heavily on timber, a dwindling natural resource in many parts of the world due to deforestation and unsustainable logging practices.