4.8abcd Virginia Natural Resources

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What do animals provide to humans?

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Animals provide transportation, companions, and food, but not oxygen.

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What is an example of an invasive species in Virginia?

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Kudzu is considered an invasive species in Virginia.

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True or False: The Gulf of Mexico is a major watershed in the United States.

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False.

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What creates natural forests?

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Natural forests are created by nature.

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How did the Burmese python arrive in Florida?

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Someone released it into the wild after having it as a pet.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls drains into a common body of water.

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What is the role of trees in the environment?

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Trees provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preserve soil, and support wildlife.

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What is an example of a natural resource?

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Water, minerals, forests, and wildlife are examples of natural resources.