Chapter 6 Resources and Watersheds 4th Grade

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is the area over which water flows to one collection place.

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What is fuel?

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Fuel is a resource that can be used to produce energy, such as coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What is a bay?

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A bay is a body of water that is surrounded on three sides by land and usually flows into a larger body of water.

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What is a cultivated forest?

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A cultivated forest is a forest that has been planted by people.

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What is a natural forest?

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A natural forest is a forest that has grown without human intervention.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring substances that are solid and stable at room temperature, with a defined chemical composition.

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What is an ore?

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An ore is a type of rock that contains sufficient minerals with important elements including metals that can be extracted.

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What is a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.