A natural resource is any material or substance found in nature that has economic value and can be used by humans.
Related terms
Renewable Resources: Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind power.
Non-renewable Resources: Natural resources that are finite and cannot be easily replaced once depleted, like fossil fuels (coal, oil) or precious metals (gold, silver).
Extractive Industries: Industries involved in extracting natural resources from the Earth's crust for commercial purposes, including mining or drilling operations.