Virginia Resources

Virginia Resources

Natural Forest

The forests that have been created by nature over thousands of years. They were here before people arrived in Virginia.

Cultivated Forest

These forests were created by humans and are used for timber. These trees are planted in rows.

Multiple Choice

What is the forest planted in rows and used for timber called?

• Forests

• Nature

• Natural Forest

• Cultivated Forest

Multiple Choice

What is the forest here before people arrived?

• Forests

• Nature

• Natural Forest

• Cultivated Forest

Native plants are...

part of the balance of nature that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in the region.

Plant Resources

Plants are important to Virginia's ecosystems to provide both food and shelter to animals in Virginia and helps to control erosion.

White Tailed Deer

Black Bear

Red Fox

Cardinal

Multiple Choice

Which animal is NOT native to Virginia?

• White tailed deer

• Red Panda

• Cardinal

• Black Bear

Open Ended

Why are plants native to Virginia important for Virginia’s ecosystem?

Minerals in Virginia

We have great mineral resources in Virginia

Mineral: Sand

Sand has many uses including being added to beaches, as part of concrete mixing, on playgrounds and to level out buildings. 

Mineral: Coal

Used as fossil fuel

Mineral: Limestone

Limestone is an important ingredient in creating cement and concrete, most often used in road construction.

Mineral: Granite

Granite is a valuable building material for countertops and tile. 

Multiple Choice

Which mineral is used for fossil fuel?

• Sand

• Coal

• Limestone

• Granite

Multiple Choice

Which mineral is used for counter tops?

• Sand

• Coal

• Limestone

• Granite

Multiple Choice

Which mineral is used for road construction?

• Sand

• Coal

• Limestone

• Granite