2) these are types of resources that are found on or in the earth and are used in the production of goods and services.

Natural resources and land are key components factors for producing goods and services .

Water: we use it for drinking, irrigation in agriculture as a resource for fishing.

Oil: for energy . I can not imagine the United States of america without gasoline. During the Sandy storm it looked liked an abandoned city in the south of Manhattan.

Forest: another important material of wood for manufacturing paper, furniture . From the uncut trees  we benefit by breathing cleaner air  .

Rocks: its a must for conventional concrete construction .

Minerals: we use them for making jewelry, glass , can and ceramic products.

Soil: is used for growing food .

Animals:  for producing food, wool and keeping the fauna and flora balanced .

b) to encourage free trade

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