Definition

1. Noun:
   • Natural resources in the form of land: "Land resources" refers to the natural assets and productive potential provided by land, particularly focusing on its capacity for agriculture, habitation, and other human uses. It emphasizes the land's role as a finite and essential natural resource.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sustainable management of our land resources is crucial for food security.
  • The report assessed the country's available land resources for future development.

Advanced Usage

• "conservation of land resources": The protection and sustainable management of land to preserve its productive and ecological value.
  • The policy focuses on the conservation of land resources for future generations.

Variants and Related Words

• Land (n): The solid part of the earth's surface.
• Resource (n): A stock or supply of materials or assets that can be used.
• Natural resources (n): Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

Synonyms

• Arable land: Land capable of being plowed and used to grow crops.
• Terrestrial assets: A formal term for valuable natural resources associated with land.

Notes on Usage

• "Land resources" is typically used in formal, academic, or policy-related contexts such as environmental science, economics, agriculture, and urban planning. It is a compound noun treated as a singular concept. The provided reference definition specifies "arable land," but in broader usage, the term can encompass other land-based resources like forests, mineral deposits, and space for infrastructure.

Noun

1. natural resources in the form of arable land