Definition of Natural resources

materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain

Examples of Natural resources in a sentence

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, last year humans consumed many more natural resources that the earth could renew.  🔊

Natural resources like gas and water are harvested and sold between countries.  🔊

Water is one of Earth’s most prominent and heavily consumed natural resources.  🔊

Countries who are limited in natural resources have to import things like gas, minerals, and food sources from other regions.  🔊

We can protect natural resources by limiting chances of oil spills in our waterway, using green energy sources, and recycling to save trees.  🔊

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