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natural resources

natural resources

Meaning of natural resources

materials from nature

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EN-UK/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/
EN-US/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔrsɪz/
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natural resources with Russian translation

natural resources usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Сообщество защищает свои природные ресурсы для будущих поколений.

The community protects its natural resources for future generations.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они изучали, какими природными ресурсами располагает остров.

They studied which natural resources the island could share.

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natural resources belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

natural resourcesприродные ресурсы
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
longпродолжительный
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

natural resources synonyms

Related words worth learning together

reserves
Often refers to stockpiles or quantified stocks of a particular resource (oil reserves, water reserves); may not imply ecosystem services.
raw materials
Refers to natural materials used in manufacturing (ores, timber, cotton) — a subset of natural resources emphasizing industrial use.
natural capital
An economic concept treating natural resources and ecosystems as capital that provides services and value; broader and includes valuation of ecosystem services.
mineral resources
Clear subset: geological and mineral resources (ores, metals, minerals), emphasizing geological origin.
energy resources
Subset of natural resources used to produce energy (coal, oil, gas, wind, sun); emphasis on energy function.
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reserves

Often refers to stockpiles or quantified stocks of a particular resource (oil reserves, water reserves); may not imply ecosystem services.

B1Very Often

The country increased its oil reserves last year.

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raw materials

Refers to natural materials used in manufacturing (ores, timber, cotton) — a subset of natural resources emphasizing industrial use.

B1Very Often

The factory imports raw materials and exports finished goods.

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natural capital

An economic concept treating natural resources and ecosystems as capital that provides services and value; broader and includes valuation of ecosystem services.

B1Rarely

Investing in natural capital can improve long-term prosperity and resilience.

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mineral resources

Clear subset: geological and mineral resources (ores, metals, minerals), emphasizing geological origin.

B1Often

Exploration revealed significant mineral resources in the region.

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energy resources

Subset of natural resources used to produce energy (coal, oil, gas, wind, sun); emphasis on energy function.

B1Often

The region has abundant energy resources, including wind and solar potential.

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How to pronounce natural resources and what this word means

natural resources means natural resources. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce natural resources

/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/

natural resources translation

natural resources

natural resources examples

The community protects its natural resources for future generations.

natural resources transcription

/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/, /ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔrsɪz/

Questions about this word

natural resources meaning: what does it mean?

materials from nature

natural resources pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

natural resources is pronounced as /ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

natural resources definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The community protects its natural resources for future generations. Translation: Сообщество защищает свои природные ресурсы для будущих поколений.

Is natural resources part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, natural resources can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is natural resources part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, natural resources can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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