Virginia's Natural Resources

Which of the following is Virginia's largest watershed, and also the watershed?

• Gulf of Mexico Watershed

• North Carolina Sound

• Chesapeake Bay Watershed

• Bar Harbor Watershed

Which of these is a natural resource?

• Water

• Plastic

• Axe

• Construction Worker

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All watersheds do what?

• have the same amount of water

• have the same animals

• travel to the same place

• has the same type of water

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Oil, arable land and water are considered —

• minerals

• natural resources

• watersheds

• human resources

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Which of these is a nonrenewable natural resource?

• Water

• sun

• scissors

• oil

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a geographic area where all water eventually drains into a common body of water

• natural resource

• watershed

• mineral

• cultivated forest

A farmer sprays hundreds of her crops with extra pesticides. This does not impact the quality of her watershed.

• true

• false

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What does "We all live downstream" mean?

• everyone lives by water

• many of our actions can effect nature's water supply

• there is always someone above you

• everyone has to drink water

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_____________ is Virginia's most valuable mineral resource.

• diamonds

• iron

• coal

• gold

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All of the following are reasons why Virginia's forests are important EXCEPT

• providing habitats for animals

• providing lumber

• providing camping and hiking

• providing a good source of farmland for people

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