Virginia's Natural Resources Flashcard

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What are natural resources?

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Things that occur in nature and are not man-made

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Example of a natural resource in Virginia:
Options: Forests, Highways, Skyscrapers, Shopping malls

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Forests

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aquatic

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Living in water

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Which watershed covers approximately half of Virginia?

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Chesapeake Bay watershed

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Where does all the water in the United States eventually end up?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Which major lake in Virginia is man-made?

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Smith Mountain Lake

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Which major river in Virginia is not man-made?

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James River

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What are some natural resources that Virginia has?

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Clean water, clean air, and beautiful scenery

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What is a cultivated forest?

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A forest that is planted by people

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What do Virginia's natural resources provide?

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Both Recreational and ways to make money