A precious natural resource was found below a lake in 1914. Today the lake's surface is a thicket of derricks. Wealth from this resource has helped make this country one of the richest in Latin America. What resource was found? What is the name of the lake? What is the name of the wealthy country?​

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The precious natural resource that found during exploration below the lake in 1914 is natural oil (crude oil).

The lake was known as Lake Maracaibo in the country called Venezuela which is located in South American (Latin America).

  • The oil which was discovered in Lake Maracaibo sits above one of the world's largest oil fields.

  • Today the lake's surface is filled with thicket of oil derricks and the economic wealth derived from the oil exportation has helped Venezuela to become one of the richest countries in Latin america.

In conclusion, the precious natural resource that found during exploration below the lake in 1914 is natural oil (crude oil).

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