Virginia's Natural Resources review 4.8 a,b,c,d

What are some recreational opportunities available in Virginia due to its diverse geology and ecology?

• Fishing and crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay

• Hiking and skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains

• Visiting historic Civil War sites

• All of the above

Which of the following is the largest estuary in the United States?

• Chesapeake Bay

• San Francisco Bay

• Puget Sound

• Galveston Bay

What is the primary use of bituminous coal mined in Virginia?

• Steel and electricity production

• Jewelry making

• Construction of roads

• Agricultural purposes

How does the Virginia Department of Forestry contribute to forest management?

• By preventing and fighting forest fires

• By promoting healthy forests

• By managing timber harvests on public lands

• All of the above

What is the impact of overfishing in the Chesapeake Bay?

• It leads to a decrease in fish populations

• It improves water quality

• It increases biodiversity

• It has no impact

What is the significance of critical minerals mined in Virginia?

• They are important to national security

• They are used for making jewelry

• They are primarily used in agriculture

• They have no significant use

What is the ratio of forest growth to harvesting reported by the Virginia State Forester?

• 2:1

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 3:1