Va.SOL 4.8 - Virginia's Watersheds and Natural Resources

Virginia's 4 major rivers all flow into what body of water?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Chesapeake Bay

• Great Dismal Swamp

Which of the following plants would grow naturally in Virginia?

• Cactus

• Coconut tree

• Palm tree

• Dogwood tree

Answer explanation

Plants that grow naturally in an area are referred to as indigenous plants. So a dogwood would be indigenous to Virginia. The rest of these plants are indigenous to more tropical locations.

Which type of natural resource would supply habitats?

• Animal resources

• Plant resources

• Mineral resources

• Ore resources

Which TWO watershed do we live in?

• Pacific Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• James River

• Mississippi River

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Which of our natural resources can be a source of companions for humans?

• Plant resources

• Animal resources

• Mineral resources

• Water resources

The rivers, streams, and creeks of which geographic region of Virginia would not primarily feed into the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

• Coastal Plain Region

• Piedmont Region

• Blue Ridge Mountain Region

• Appalachian Plateau Region

What Virginia waterway provides spawning grounds, nursery beds, and feeding areas for some ocean creatures?

• Lake Drummond

• James River

• Chesapeake Bay

• Potomac River

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Which Virginia mineral resource is a fossil fuel and is used to produce energy?

• Graphite

• Granite

• Coal

• Limestone

What do we call a mineral that contains other important substances like iron, aluminum, or gold?

• Ores

• Rocks

• Diamonds

• Phosphates

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Which of the following are rock resources common to Virginia?

• Sand

• Granite

• Limestone

• Emeralds

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