Washington State Resources: Building Our Economy

Open Ended

What are some ways that Washington State's resources might contribute to its economic growth?

Open Ended

Why do you think natural resources are important for building a state's economy, such as in Washington?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a capital resource found in Washington?

• Farmers

• Columbia River water

• Fishing boats

• Forests of Douglas fir

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why Washington is considered special according to the slides?

• It grows the most apples in the USA

• It builds many airplanes

• It has the largest population in the USA

• It creates lots of computer software

Open Ended

Describe two ways people can make smart choices when using resources, based on the information from the slides.

Fill in the Blank

Some resources can run out, so we need to ___ resources.

Open Ended

After learning about Washington State's resources and economy, what is one question you still have or something you would like to learn more about?

Open Ended

What is one resource from Washington State that you think is most important for building its economy, and why?