Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind.

The correct option is B:

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Natural resources are such occurring materials that are useful to man or could be useful under various conceivable technological, economic, or even social circumstances or supplies drawn from earth, supplies like food, building & clothing materials, metals, water, and geothermal power.
2. Based on availability are 2 types of natural resources:
   1. Renewable: resources that are available in infinite quantity & can also be used repeatedly are called renewable resources. Example: Forest, water, etc.
   2. Non-Renewable: these are resources that are limited in abundance due to their non-renewable nature & whose availability may also run out in the future are called non-renewable resources. Eg. include fossil fuels, minerals, etc.

Final answer: The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is a gift of nature that is very useful to mankind.