natural resource
Definition
Anything that is provided by nature, such as deposits of minerals, quality of land, old-growth forests, fish populations, etc. The availability of particular natural resources is an important determinant ofcomparative advantage and trade in products that depend on them. Natural resources are primary factors of production.
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