Natural Resources of PA Quiz

What are some uses of water mentioned in the text?

• Drinking, recreation, and transportation

• Cooking, cleaning, and gardening

• Painting, drawing, and sculpting

• Writing, reading, and arithmetic

What type of electricity is made by the power of falling water?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectricity

• Nuclear power

Which crop is not mentioned as grown in PA?

• Corn

• Soybeans

• Wheat

• Apples

What is another recreational use of water mentioned?

• Swimming

• Running

• Cycling

• Climbing

What is the wood from Pennsylvania's forests used to make today?

• Plastic and metal

• Paper, furniture, and houses

• Glass and ceramics

• Electronics and gadgets

Which minerals are found in Pennsylvania?

• Gold, silver, and platinum

• Oil, coal, and natural gas

• Copper, iron, and zinc

• Diamond, ruby, and sapphire

What is a key agricultural product of Pennsylvania besides mushrooms?

• Bananas

• Wheat

• Apples

• Rice

Which of the following is a mineral found in Pennsylvania?

• Gold

• Oil

• Silver

• Copper

What is Pennsylvania known for in terms of Christmas trees?

• Largest producer in the state

• Largest producer in the country

• Christmas tree capital of the world

• Christmas tree capital of the state

What are the two different kinds of coal found in Pennsylvania?

• Lignite and Peat

• Bituminous and Anthracite

• Sub-bituminous and Lignite

• Peat and Anthracite