Northeast Resources

Dr. Forrester introduces the diverse natural resources of the Northeastern U.S., including fossil fuels, agricultural products, and minerals. The video explains the formation of fossil fuels, highlights key crops like cranberries and maple syrup, and discusses the abundance of minerals such as granite. It differentiates between renewable and non-renewable resources and emphasizes the importance of responsible resource use through practices like recycling.

Which ethnic groups are mentioned as part of the Northeast's cultural diversity?

• Mexican, Brazilian, and Argentinians

• Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans

• Spanish, French, and Germans

• Irish, Italian, and Eastern Europeans

What are fossil fuels, and how are they formed?

• They are renewable resources formed by water cycles.

• They are non-renewable resources formed by volcanic activity.

• They are non-renewable resources formed from ancient organic matter under heat and pressure.

• They are renewable resources formed by plant growth.

Which state is known for its cranberry farms in the Northeast?

• New Hampshire

• Massachusetts

• Vermont

• New York

What is the nickname of New Hampshire due to its abundance of a particular rock?

• The Zinc State

• The Granite State

• The Limestone State

• The Marble State

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Neither can be naturally replenished.

• Both can be naturally replenished.

• Non-renewable resources can be naturally replenished, while renewable resources cannot.

• Renewable resources can be naturally replenished, while non-renewable resources cannot.