How do a region’s natural resources shape its economy?

The intensity of Natural resources raises output, but also increases its depletion rate. Natural resources have a (limited) direct economic use in helping the human needs by transforming them into goods and services enhances their economic value to the society.

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d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."