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Natural Resources
Natural Resources 4.8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a natural resource? | Something that comes from nature that is useful to humans |
| Which is a natural resource- soil or plastic? | Soil |
| Name a natural resource found in Virginia. | Water, soil, land, plants, animals, minerals, etc. |
| What are four types of major waterways in Virginia? | bays, lakes, rivers, and the Atlantic Ocean |
| Why are Virginia's waterways important? | Waterways provide transportation, recreation, and water for farming, drinking, cleaning, etc. |
| A large body of water, partly enclosed by land, that has a wide mouth connecting it to a sea or ocean is called a ____________. | bay |
| What is a lake? | a large body of water surrounded by land |
| Rivers are large streams of water that flow to ________________________________________. | another body of water (like a lake or ocean) |
| Name an example of a major river in Virginia. | Potomac River, James River, Rappahannock River, and York River |
| Unlike lakes and rivers, oceans have what type of water? | salt water |
| What is the name of the large bay separating the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia? | the Chesapeake Bay |
| Where can you find surface water? | Surface water is located on the surface of the the ground. |
| An area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place is called a _________________. | watershed |
| How many major watershed systems are there in Virginia? | three |
| What large watershed covers about half of Virginia? | the Chesapeake Bay watershed |
| Why should people near a river be careful about what they put in the water? | Anything put into a river will affect everything else downstream. |
| How can pollutants affect water resources? | Pollutants can harm organisms that live in the water. They can also affect the water and land. |
| Where are minerals, rocks, and ores found? | They are found on or in the ground. |
| Why are minerals, rocks, and ores considered natural resources? | People use them for building materials and fuel sources. |
| People in Virginia have the space to live, work, and play thanks to what natural resource? | Virginia's soil and land |
| What natural resource has helped agriculture be a successful industry in Virginia? | Nutrient-rich soil |
| What type of land provides habitats, building materials, and fuel? | Forests |
| What is a cultivated forest? | A forest made by people |
| What are three materials that animals provide humans? | Food, fiber, and leather |
| _____________________ hold soil in place to reduce erosion. They also provide food, habitats, and oxygen. | Plants |
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albrooks
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