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Question
The most appropriate definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance/commodity that is
Options
present only on land
a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
a man-made substance placed in nature
available only in the forest
Solution
a gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
Explanation -
Natural resource is a substance present in any part of nature and can be used by humans for their daily needs.
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