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Physiographic Provinces of Virginia and Natural Resources
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the natural resources in each of the Physiographic Provinces. | Coast plains - Scallops and shark teeth | Piedmont - Metamorphic rock | Blue ridge - Igneous and metamorphic | Valley and ridge - Limestone | Appalachian plateau - Coal |
| What can be done to decrease the damage to the environment by strip mining? | Put the land back to the way it was before the strip mining |
| What causes most of the climate changes that we see happening? | The green house effect and pollution |
| What can geothermal energy in Virginia be used for? | To generate electricity for Virginia |
| What is karst topography and which province has the most karst? | Lime stone. Caves and sink holes. The valley and ridge |
| What are the renewable resources and what are the benefits of using renewable resources? | Coal, oil, and natural gas. They are beneficial because you can use them more than once |
| What harm is done to the environment by hydroelectric dams? | The dams can effect the homes and habitats of living things near the dams area. |
| What are the Physiographic Provinces and where are they located? | Appalachian plateau, Valley and ridge, Blue ridge, Piedmont, Coastal plain. They are located in Virginia. |
| What are the benefits and problems with using fossil fuels? | Fossil fuels are easy to get but pollute the area |
| What is the process needed for coal to form? | Several trees and forests over lap and become under pressure. After millions of years it makes coal. |
| How does each province’s location effect its climate? | Location of the factories burning natural gas and coal (global warming) |
| What are the river watersheds and which one is the most watched by people concerned about the environment? | Rapprochement, York. and James rivers are some of the main oceans. The James river is seen the most from people because its the biggest |
| What province has the most sand and gravel? | Coastal Plains |
| What province has the most coal? | Appalachian Plateau |
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