Social Studies Fact Sheet #2

What are Natural Resources?

• Winter

• Spring

• Something found in nature that is useful to people

• Summer

What are Land Resources?

• Something found in nature that is useful to people

• The 4 seasons

• Good soil for farmers, who grow crops such as wheat, corn, peanuts, cotton, fruits and veggies

• Water Resources

What are Water Resources?

• Something found in nature that is useful to people

• Good soil for farmers, who grow crops

• State Park- boating, fishing, camping and hiking

• Construction Workers

What are working jobs?

• Water Resources

• Land Resources

• Construction workers, loggers, farmers, highway department, small factories

• Something found in nature that is useful to people

What are some activities that you can do in the community?

• Swimming and hiking

• Fishing

• Boating

• Parks, playgrounds and team sports

What type of community is this: Describes a community in the countryside that has plenty of open space. This community has much farmland for growing crops.

• Rural

• Urban

• Suburban

• None of the above

What community is this: Describes a community in a large city. This community has a high population (number of people) and some form of public transportation (bus, train, subway)?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

• None of the above

What type of community is this: Describes a community near a large city. This community is usually in a neighborhood on the outskirts of a large city?

• Rural

• Urban

• Suburban

• None of the above