4.8 Virginia's Natural Resources

Multiple Choice

What could be explained using the model of a watershed?

• The real size of a watershed.

• The patterns of precipitation.

• The amounts of runoff.

• The flow of water to a single collection place.

Multiple Select

Which of the following would be important to include in a model of a Virginia watershed? Select all that apply.

• lakes

• icebergs

• factories

• farms

• rivers

Multiple Choice

Identify the Virginia watershed in which you live.

• North Carolina Sound watershed

• Sacramento River watershed

• Gulf of Mexico watershed

• Chesapeake Bay watershed

Multiple Choice

What natural stream of freshwater flows from the mountains down to another body of water, such as into the Chesapeake Bay?

• lake

• bay

• river

• ocean

Multiple Choice

What does the statement "we all live downstream" mean?

• Everyone lives on a stream.

• There is always someone above you in the food chain.

• Everyone is impacted by pollutants in the watershed.

• Many of our actions can affect the water cycle.

Categorize

Options (3)

Chesapeake Bay

Atlantic Ocean

James River

Identify three types of Virginia’s waterways.

River

Bay

Ocean

Multiple Choice

Why are Virginia's water resources important to the people who live there?

• They provide food and transportation

• They provide building materials and fuel

• They provide habitats for plants and animals

• They provide space for people to live and work

Multiple Choice

The picture shows a portion of land that backs up to the Chesapeake Bay. What could we reasonably infer about the impact of human activities on the amount of pollution in the area?

• Building a power station and roads increased the amount of pollution in the area.

• There is no evidence of any human impact on the area.

• Building a power station and roads decreased the amount of pollution in the area.

• Humans build power stations and roads everywhere.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best action to help protect water resources in Virginia?

• Dispose of pet waste in a stream.

• Rinse spilled gasoline with a hose.

• Organize a river cleanup program.

• Put hazardous waste in with house trash.

Multiple Choice

Mineral resources, such as limestone and granite are examples of Virginia’s __________.

• natural resources

• fossil fuels

• environments

• ecosystems

Multiple Choice

What statement is true about natural resources?

• Natural resources are provided to humans by nature.

• Natural resources are distributed evenly around the planet.

• Air pollution is an example of Virginia's natural resources.

• Natural resources do not include natural forests.

Multiple Select

The Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to many plants and animals. What impacts are most likely to occur if the blue crab population continues to decline? Select all that apply.

• Tourists will not want to swim in the Chesapeake Bay anymore.

• The local economy (restaurants, jobs) will experience negative impacts.

• The Chesapeake Bay food web will experience changes.

• There will not be any impact as a result of the population changing.

Multiple Choice

Blue crabs, oysters, and trout are some examples of the many types of _________ that live in our state.

• Aquatic organisms

• Wildlife

• Zoo animals

Multiple Choice

All of the following are primary uses of natural resources except –

• Plants provide shelter for wildlife.

• Wood is used to build homes.

• Minerals are used as fuel sources.

• Forests provide wildfires.

Multiple Choice

Why is soil an important resource for humans?

• Soil is used to make medicine
• Soil is need for crops to grow
• Soil is needed food for humans
• Soil is used in the construction of homes and furniture.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides building materials, fuels, and habitats for plants and animals?

• plants

• forests

• land

• animals

Multiple Choice

What problem could be caused by cutting down all of the large trees on the side of a hill?

• Increased soil erosion

• Decreased water pollution

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced biodiversity

Multiple Choice

What best completes this graphic organizer?

• Farming crops

• Hunting alligators

• Exploring the rainforests

• Growing pineapples

Multiple Choice

Which material is an important Virginia natural resource that humans use large

machines to remove from under the ground because it is very important to us as a source of

energy, such as electricity?

• oil

• steel

• coal

• limestone

Multiple Choice

A construction company was hired to create a new road in Prince William County. Which natural resource would be the most helpful when building a new road?

• coal

• lumber

• gravel

• chalk

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a nonrenewable resource and a renewable resource?

• Nonrenewable resources are limited in quantity and cannot be replaced, while renewable resources can be replenished naturally

• Nonrenewable resources are created by humans, while renewable resources are created by nature

• Nonrenewable resources are found in forests, while renewable resources are found in oceans

• Nonrenewable resources are made of plants, while renewable resources are made of animals