Chapter 8- Virginia's Natural Wonders

Look at this town in Virginia where people enjoy doing activities outdoors. Which recreational activity is NOT very common in this part of Virginia? 

• Hunting
• Tennis
• Canoeing
• Hiking

What kind of water is in Virginia's rivers? 

• Stagnant Water
• Salt Water
• Fresh Water
• Brackish Water

The Potomac, Rappahannock, James and York rivers flow into the — 

• Roanoke River
• Chesapeake Bay
• The Atlantic Ocean
• North Carolina Sound

Virginia's forests are important for all the following reasons EXCEPT — 

• Providing Habitats for animals
• Providing Lumber
• Providing camping and hiking
• providing a good source of farmland for people

A watershed is — 

• a geographic area where all water eventually drains into a common body of water 
• the ocean waves that bring up pieces of sand and shells to the beach area
  
• a body of water that is clean and unpolluted
  
• a small building that holds water to be used 

Which plant is common in Virginia? 

• Kiwi Cactus
• Spanish Moss
• Giant Redwood
• Dogwood Tree

Which of the following Virginia resources is used to make kitchen counter tops? 

• Lumber
• Coal
• Granite
• Gravel

What softer type of stone is found in Virginia and helps plants grow? 

• Granite
• Slate
• Sandstone
• Limestone

Where is a safe place for people to store water until it is needed for use? 

• Swamp
• Lake
• River
• Reservoir

Which Virginia resource provides food for animals? 

• Coal
• Forests
• Granite
• Limestone