Question

unit 2 - human geography study guide
natural, human, and capital resources

1. what makes a natural resource valuable?

a. when it is found underground
b. when society can use technology to turn it into goods
c. when it is traded between nations
d. when it is renewable

Explanation:

A natural resource gains value when society has the technological means to transform it into useful goods. Just being underground (A) doesn't confer value. Trading between nations (C) is a consequence of its value, not the cause. While renewability (D) can be a positive aspect, it's not the fundamental factor in determining value.

Answer:

B. When society can use technology to turn it into goods