WorksheetsSOL 4.8 Virginia Natural Resouces
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is a cultivated forest?
a group of trees that have grown on their own
a group of trees that have been planted by humans
a small forest
a large forest
Identify the domestic animals in Virginia. Select all true answers.
chicken
deer
cow
cat
Virginia's plant resources help add oxygen to the air.
True
False
What is a natural forest?
a forest made by nature
a forest made by people
a large forest
a small forest
Identify the Virginia watershed in which you live.
Sacramento River watershed
North Carolina Sounds watershed
Gulf of Mexico watershed
Chesapeake Bay watershed
Coal is important for Virginia because it —
it can be used for energy
it can be divided into 4 parts
is found in many areas of the country
is formed from plant and animal remains
A construction company was hired to create a new road in Prince William County. Which natural resource would be the most helpful when building a new road?
coal
lumber
gravel
chalk
Which of these is the most important product of Virginia forests?
pine cones
maple leaves
pecan trees
hardwood lumber
Farming would be impossible without which natural resource?
soil
stone
gold
coal
What is a watershed?
A place that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
An area that provides space for many natural resources and economic activities.
An area over which surface water (and the materials it carries) flows to a single collection place.
A shed that holds barrels of water and tools.
What does "We all live downstream" mean?
*Everyone lives on a stream.
Many of our actions can effect the water cycle.
There is always someone above you on the food chain.
Everyone is impacted by pollutants in the watershed.
There are ________ major watersheds in Virginia.
3
4
5
8
Virginia’s water resources include _____.
bodies of water that move from uphill to downhill
lakes, river and bays
lakes, rivers, bays and the Atlantic Ocean
What are the three major Watersheds in Virginia?
The James
The North Carolina Sounds
The Gulf of Mexico
The Chesapeake Bay
The Potomac
Which of these rivers is one of Virginia's waterways?
James River
Mississippi River
Nile River
Missouri River
Which of these bays is one of Virginia's waterways?
Chesapeake Bay
Tampa Bay
Plymouth Bay
Glacier Bay
Which of these oceans is one of Virginia's waterways?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is an ocean?
A large body of water surrounded by land.
a large body of salt water between continents.
a body of water that is surrounded by land on three sides and opens to the ocean.
a natural stream of water that flows into another body of water.
What is an bay?
A large body of water surrounded by land.
a large body of salt water between continents.
a body of water that is surrounded by land on three sides and opens to the ocean.
a natural stream of water that flows into another body of water.
What is an lake?
A large body of water surrounded by land.
a large body of salt water between continents.
a body of water that is surrounded by land on three sides and opens to the ocean.
a natural stream of water that flows into another body of water.
Choose the example that shows a natural resource
water
trees
minerals
all of the above
What is a natural resource?
a resources made by man
a resource made by nature
A _______________ is a man made area where freshwater is collected.
bay
lake
reservoir
ocean
A ______________ is a body of water that is long and narrow, and flows in a path in one direction.
ocean
lake
river
bay
What is an area of land where all water runs downstream and collects into a single collection place?
river
ocean
watershed
All of the following are minerals EXCEPT:
limestone
sand
apples
gravel
What is a cultivated forest?
Forest that grows because people planted them
Forest that grows from nature
Forest that grow without the help of people
Forest where all trees are cut down
The statement "we all live downstream" means?
we are responsible for pollution
we need to live closer to the water
what happens in the waterways in a watershed has an effect on everyone
houses near the river are important
Which major watershed do Virginia Rivers flow into?
North Carolina Sounds
Chesapeake Bay
Rappahannock River
James River
These are groups of trees that have grown over time and have not been planted by humans.
cultivated forests
native forests
natural forests
haunted forests
Virginia's soil and land support a great variety of life, provide space for many economic resources, and offer a variety of recreational activities.
true
false
Virginia's water resources include
lakes
rivers
reservoirs
bays
all of the above
Virginia has many natural resources including forests, soil, and animals.
True
False
What is a cultivated forest?
a forest that is made by nature
a forest that is made by people
a small forest
a large forest
Which of the following animals is NOT native to Virginia? (Meaning, which animal can NOT be seen in the wild in Virginia?)
black bear
deer
raccoon
camel
Reptiles such as turtles, lizards, and snake are NOT native to Virginia. (Meaning, you can NOT see turtles, lizards, and snakes in Virginia.)
True
False
Which of the following is NOT true about Virginia's soil?
VA's soil helps plants to grow.
VA's soil provides nutrients to crops.
VA's soil is a habitat to living creatures.
VA's soil can build houses.
Which animal is NOT native to Virginia.
squirrel
groundhog
giraffe
chipmunk
Virginia's plant resources help humans breathe.
True
False
What is a natural forest?
a forest made by nature
a forest made by people
a large forest
a small forest
What type of natural resource is soil?
What type of natural resource is oil?
What type of natural resource is coal?
What type of natural resource are minerals?
What type of natural resource are animals?
What type of natural resource are plants?
What type of natural resource are fish?
What type of natural resource are gold and diamonds?
What type of natural resource are plants?
What type of natural resource is water?
What type of natural resource are gases?
What type of natural resource is wind?
What type of natural resource is natural gas?
What type of natural resource is solar/sun?
Students list resources that are used to heat buildings.
Which of these tables correctly classifies the resources?
