Chapter 10 U.S. and Ohio Economic Influences

Chapter 10 U.S. and Ohio Economic Influences

Ohio has natural resources like rubber, steel, glass and waterways (rivers and lakes). ​

​Ohio's Natural Resources

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Rubber, steel and glass are used to make products.

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Waterways (rivers and lakes)​ are used to transport (move) the products.

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​How do we use these resources?

Multiple Select

What are the four natural resources in Ohio?

• rubber

• steel

• glass

• waterways (rivers and lakes)

• None of these

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How are waterways used as a natural resource?

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A biofuel is fuel made from plant materials or animals waste.

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Example: Ethanol. Ethanol is a fuel that is made out of corn! ​It helps cars produce less gas and helps the environment.

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​Biofuels

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Alternative energy sources are solar energy, wind energy and nuclear power.

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This creates energy that is better for the environment! ​

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​Alternative Energy Source

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Multiple Select

Select all the alternative energy sources that Ohio uses.

• Nuclear Power Plant

• Wind Turbines

• Solar Energy

• Gas Power

Multiple Select

What two things are used to make biofuels?

• plant materials

• animal waste

• solar power

• nuclear energy

Biotechnology is using living things to solve problems and make useful products.

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An example of biotechnology is using plants to make medicine. ​

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​Biotechnology

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Food processing is making things like dog food and frozen foods.

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Factories make the products and it gets sent all over the country. ​

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​Food Processing

Financial services are banks that help people and business with their money.

Ohio has many banks and financial services.​

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​Financial Services

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How do financial services provide a service?

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Multiple Choice

The use of living things to help solve problems and make useful products.

• biotechnology

• biofuels

• food processing

• financial services

Multiple Select

What are examples of things that are made with food processing?

• Dog food

• frozen food

• medicine

• banks