Virginia's Natural Resources Quiz

Aiden, Arjun, and James are exploring a forest. They come across various resources. Which of these resources can be considered natural resources?

• Resources that come from nature

• Resources that come from humans

• Resources that come from outer space

• Resources that come from the ocean

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Which of the following is a water resource found in Virginia?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Lake

• Paper

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Nora, Abigail, and William are on a quest to find a natural resource that Virginia has a lot of, but Antarctica does not. Can you help them?

• Ice

• Water

• Minerals

• Plants

What is the definition of a bay?

• A natural stream of water that flows in a certain path to another body of water

• A large body of salt water

• A large body of water, partially enclosed by land, that has a wide mouth connecting it to an ocean or sea

• A large body of water surrounded by land

David, Abigail, and Daniel are on a field trip in Virginia. They come across a water resource. What could it be?

• Ocean

• Cement

• Rubber

• Soil

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Why are Virginia's water resources important to the people who live there?

• They provide food and transportation

• They provide building materials and fuel

• They provide habitats for plants and animals

• They provide space for people to live and work

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David, Oliver, and Ava are on a quest to find the hidden treasure. They come across a map with a term they don't understand. Can you help them? What is a watershed?

• An area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A natural stream of water that flows in a certain path to another body of water

• A very large body of salt water

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What are two ways Virginia's minerals, ores, and rocks are commonly used?

• Food and transportation

• Building materials and fuel

• Habitats for plants and animals

• Space for people to live and work

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During a class discussion, Daniel, Liam, and Aria were talking about forests. They were curious about the difference between natural and cultivated forests. Can you help them understand the difference?

• Natural forests are created by humans, while cultivated forests are created on their own

• Natural forests are made of plants, while cultivated forests are made of animals

• Natural forests are widespread resources, while cultivated forests are limited resources

• Natural forests are created on their own, while cultivated forests are made by humans

What issue could be caused by cutting down all of the large trees on the side of a hill?

• Increased soil erosion

• Decreased water pollution

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced biodiversity

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