collocation · neutral
natural resources
UK/ˈnætʃrəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/US/ˈnætʃrəl rɪˈˈzɔːrsɪz/NAT·u·ral re·SOURC·es
Materials and substances provided by nature that people use, such as water, forests and minerals.
Examples
“Many developing countries depend on natural resources like timber and minerals for export.”
“Sustainable management of natural resources is essential for long-term economic growth.”
“Overuse of natural resources can lead to environmental degradation.”
Band 8 sentence
“Prudent management of natural resources, combined with investment in renewable technologies, is crucial for sustainable development.”
Collocations
- manage natural resources
- deplete natural resources
- sustainable use of natural resources
Word family
Common mistakes
nature resources→natural resources
resources of nature→natural resources
Say it for a higher band
5nature resources→6natural things→7+natural resources
Synonyms
natural assets
natural wealth
Easily confused
renewable resources
“Solar power and wind farms are examples of renewable resources that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.”
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