The Caribbean A Spring of Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• Natural resources are items that cannot be used for any purpose.

• Natural resources are only man-made products.

• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain or to support life.

Can you name three types of natural resources?

• Forests, fossil fuels, sunlight

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Oceans

How are renewable resources different from non-renewable resources?

• Non-renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.

• Renewable resources are always more expensive than non-renewable resources.

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and deplete over time.

• Renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

What role do natural resources play in the economy?

• Natural resources are a hindrance to economic development.

• Natural resources have no impact on job creation.

• Natural resources only benefit the wealthy.

• Natural resources are fundamental for production, economic growth, job creation, and trade.

What are natural resources?