natural resource
Americannoun
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a naturally occurring source of wealth, as land or water.
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natural resources, the natural wealth of a country, consisting of land, forests, mineral deposits, water, etc.
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Something, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water, that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans.
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See more at nonrenewable renewable
Etymology
Origin of natural resource
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Balochistan is also the richest Pakistani province in terms of natural resources, including gas and minerals.
From BBC
Balochistan is Pakistan's poorest province, despite an abundance of untapped natural resources, and lags behind the rest of the country in education, employment and economic development.
From Barron's
They are looking to tighten control over natural resources as global demand for gold and critical minerals such as cobalt soars.
From Barron's
NRW is required by law to publish a report on the state of Wales' natural resources every five years.
From BBC
She primarily writes and produces pieces about geopolitical issues, from superpower showdowns and military conflicts to supply chain snarls and natural resource struggles.
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