Natural Resource
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Example:
Imagine you are trying to find a reliable Wi-Fi signal in a crowded café. Just like a strong Wi-Fi signal provides the connectivity needed to browse the internet, natural resources such as trees, water, and wind provide the essential materials and energy needed for our daily lives. In both cases, identifying and utilizing these resources optimally allows us to stay connected and function efficiently, whether it's staying online or supporting life and development.

Practice Version

Natural Resource: A material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water, or wind. Natural resource. In science, a natural resource is something found in nature that people use for energy or materials.