Question

The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that is a substance/commodity that is

• A. present only on land
• B. a gift of a nature which is very useful to mankind
• C. a man-made substance placed in nature
• D. available only in the forest

Answer 1

The correct option is B

a gift of a nature which is very useful to mankind

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Natural resources are naturally occurring raw material which is like a gift from nature for the welfare of mankind.
2. Without much expense and free of cost, they are available and in multiple forms can be used by human beings without paying to nature.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Natural resources are not only bound to land.
2. Though some natural resources are present on land but not all. Examples of some land natural resources are oil, coal, metal, stone, etc.

Option C:

1. Natural resources are naturally occurring substance, which it is not man-made.
2. As natural resources can be found naturally around us like water, sunlight, wood, and man-made materials made by humans like plastic, paper, rubber, etc.

Option D:

1. Natural resources are scattered everywhere in nature, not only in the forest.
2. Though forests are valuable resources as they provide food, shelter, fuel, etc. but are not limited to them as different natural resources are found in different regions.

Final answer: Thus, the most appropriate definition of a natural resource is a gift of a nature that is very useful to mankind