Natural Resources Review

Multiple Choice

A watershed is...

• a small building that holds water to be used

• the ocean waves that bring up pieces of sand and shells to the beach area

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

• a body of water that is clean and unpolluted

Multiple Choice

The Potomac, Rappahannock, York, and James rivers flow into the...

• Chesapeake Bay

• Pacific Ocean

• North Carolina Sounds

• Roanoke RIver

Multiple Choice

The statement "We all live downstream" means...

• our actions can affect nature's water supply

• we all live near a city

• everyone has to drink water to live

• everyone lives by the water

Multiple Choice

Which water resource can replace the question mark?

• Lake Anna

• Lake Drummond

• James River

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

The owner of a lake marina is making several improvements. Which improvement will help water quality in the lake?

• Build a concrete ramp for boaters.

• Add a paved parking lot for visitors.

• Provide trashcans for people to use.

• Sell gas and oil to the boaters.

Multiple Choice

Runoff from which surface will have the most negative effect on water quality in a community?

• A mulched flowerbed.

• A lot of bare soil.

• A field of grass.

• A forested area.

Multiple Choice

A forestry company cuts down trees along the river and sells them to lumber companies. Which action could they take to help the water quality?

• Leave the soil open and exposed near the river.

• Run equipment on gasoline to produce large quantities of exhaust.

• Replant pine trees on the land after clearing it.

• Bring in bulldozers and chainsaws to plow down and cut more trees.

Multiple Select

Which animals are most commonly found in Virginia's forests? Select 3 answers.

• squirrel

• black bear

• deer

• tiger

• giraffe

Multiple Choice

Which mineral found in Virginia is used as a fuel to produce heat and electricity?

• Gravel

• Granite

• Limestone

• Coal

Multiple Choice

Farming would be impossible without which natural resource?

• Stone

• Coal

• Gold

• Soil

Multiple Choice

What kind of forest can be used to replace natural forests that have been cleared?

• Cultivated Forests

• Farmer's Forests

• Natural Forests

• Greenspace Forests

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common uses for soil, land, and forests in Virginia? Select 3 answers.

• Forests are grown to produce coconuts.

• Forests are grown to produce lumber.

• Land provides space for us to live, work, and play

• Soil is used for growing crops.

Multiple Choice

The rivers, bays, and lakes in Virginia all eventually flow into the...

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Select

How do plants support a healthy ecosystem? Select 3 answer choices.

• Plants hold soil in place so it does not flow into the waterways.

• Plants provide food and oxygen for animals.

• Plants absorb, or take in, oxygen.

• Plants provide homes for animals.

• Plants increase the amount of soil that flows into our waterways.

Multiple Select

There are a great variety of animal resources in Virginia. What materials do animal resources in Virginia provide? Select 2 correct answers.

• soil

• water

• leather

• food

• air