Question

1. what is a natural resource? (1 point)

the resources necessary to build an industry
materials on earth that have an economic value
the skills and knowledge of a nation’s workers 3
the part of the economy that includes resources controlled by the government

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a natural resource, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("The resources necessary to build an industry") refers to industrial resources, not specifically natural resources.
• The second option ("Materials on earth that have an economic value") aligns with the definition of natural resources, as they are naturally occurring materials (like water, minerals, forests) that have economic utility.
• The third option ("The skills and knowledge of a nation’s workers") describes human capital, not natural resources.
• The fourth option ("The part of the economy that includes resources controlled by the government") refers to a sector of the economy, not the definition of natural resources.

Answer:

B. Materials on earth that have an economic value (assuming the second option is labeled B; if the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the given options, the correct one is "Materials on earth that have an economic value".)