Unit 11 - Natural Resources in Virginia

Open Ended

Why is it important to respect and manage natural resources like coal and wind energy in Virginia?

Open Ended

What are some possible consequences of failing to plan for the use of natural resources in the future?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines natural resources?

• Resources that are made by humans

• Resources that occur in nature

• Resources that can be reused

Multiple Choice

True/False: Solar energy cannot be used in Virginia

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank

Tides are generated by the gravitational pull of the ___ and ___.

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Match

Match the following

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Wind

Electricity generated from water flow

Energy harnessed from sunlight

Power derived from air movement

• Electricity generated from water flow

• Energy harnessed from sunlight

• Power derived from air movement

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy sources?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a resource obtained from the ocean?

• Fresh water

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Food

Dropdown

Coal is a ​

Select answer

not a ​

Select answer

because it is ​

Select answer

Fill in the Blank

Uranium is used in nuclear power plants to generate ___ by heating water.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of non-fuel resources found in Virginia?

• Crushed stone

• Limestone

• Sand & Gravel

• Uranium

Multiple Choice

What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?

• 10%

• 3%

• 25%

• 50%

Multiple Choice

Acid precipitation and smog are direct results of...

• agricultural runoff
• ocean currents
• natural weather patterns
• air pollution from industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct consequence of oil spills in aquatic environments, as shown in the images?

• Harm to wildlife such as birds and fish

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Improvement in water quality

• Growth of coral reefs

Multiple Choice

What type of energy usage creates radioactive waste?

• Nuclear energy usage
• Geothermal energy usage
• Wind energy usage
• Solar energy usage

Fill in the Blank

Fossil fuels are still widely used because they are ___ and we already know how to use them.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effective ways to conserve resources?

• Reduce consumption

• Reuse and recycle

• Find more efficient products

• Increase single-use plastics

Open Ended

List three renewable resources

Open Ended

List three nonrenewable resources

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why it is important to respect and manage natural resources like coal and wind in Virginia?

• Because natural resources are infinite and will never run out

• Because using natural resources does not affect the environment

• Because resources are finite and we need to plan for the future

• Because all natural resources are renewable