VA Mineral Resources

Where are mineral resources found?

• in a bay

• under Earth's surface

• in a creek

• in a forest

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

True or false: minerals are natural resources

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which is NOT a place where you can harvest mineral resources?

• mine

• quarry

• forest

Which is an example of a mineral resource found in VA?

• deer

• cultivated forest

• brackish water

• limestone

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What can coal be used for?

• construction

• heat and electricity

• countertops

• making glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

True or false: coal is a renewable resource

• true

• false

What can limestone be used for?

• plant fertilizer

• countertop

• heat

• electricity

What is one characteristic of limestone?

• black

• harder stone

• softer stone

• durable

True or false: granite is very hard and very strong

• true

• false

What is a use for granite?

• electricity

• heat

• countertops

• making glass