Refers to naturally occurring materials such as minerals, forests, water, and energy sources that can be used for economic gain.
Japan is a country poor in natural resources.
Sustainable use of natural resources is required.
This country is rich in natural resources.
This region is blessed with natural resources.
It is necessary to protect natural resources such as forests.
Natural resources such as oil will eventually be depleted.
The government announced a plan to develop new natural resources.