Virginia's Natural Resources

A Virginia natural resource important to the state's economy, as well as a primary source of energy, is

• oil

• limestone

• coal

• steel

Which of the following is a common plant that grows wild in Virginia?

• Cactus tree

• Orange tree

• Dogwood tree

• Lemon tree

Which of these is a natural resource of Virginia?

• a power plant

• a river

• a glacier

• a dam

Which of these is the most important product of Virginia forests?

• hardwood lumber

• pine cones

• maple leaves

• pecan trees

Answer explanation

Wood is gathered from trees that are cut down. We can find large amounts of trees in forests!

The name for a material produced in nature is called?

• watershed

• bay

• river

• natural resource

Answer explanation

Natural resources are produced by nature and used by humans to make their lives easier!

Why is soil an important resource for humans?

• Soil is needed for crops to grow.

• Soil is used in the construction of homes and furniture.

• Soil is a needed food for humans.

• Soil is used to make medicine.

Answer explanation

Soil contains important nutrients, and water, that help plants grow. Crops are types of plants that we can eat, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains.

More than half of Virginia is covered in...

• forests

• bays

• oceans

• rivers

Answer explanation

There are many beautiful forests in Virginia! There are many beautiful forest trails in Williamsburg and the surrounding area!

Why are Virginia's plants and animals important to humans?

• They both provide food to humans, plants are used to make medicines, and animals provide leather used for clothes, furniture and even transportation.

• They are interesting to look at and learn about.

• They are important to humans because we learn a lot about the life cycle by studying them.

• Because my teacher said that they are.

Answer explanation

Animals provide food for us: steaks, hamburger, pepperonis, chicken nuggets, and cheese come from animals.

Plants provide food for us: carrots, potatoes, and corn are from plants.

Leather comes from animal skin and is used in clothing, furniture, and even to make parts of vehicles.

Plants are used to make medicines.

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and nuclear fuel

• Electricity, Gas, Petroleum

• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

Cultivated forests, planted by man, are mainly used for __________________.

• oil

• steel

• limestone

• timber