Virginia's Resources Review

The name for a material produced in nature is ___________________.

• watershed

• natural resource

• river

• bay

• lake

Answer explanation

Natural resources are produced by nature and used by humans to make their lives easier!

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A body of water surrounded by land on all sides (fresh water)

• watershed

• natural resources

• river

• bay

• lake

Answer explanation

Lake Drummond, one of VA's two natural lakes, is surrounded by land on all sides!

A natural stream of water that flows into a larger body of water is a

• watershed

• natural resource

• river

• bay

• lake

Answer explanation

The James River is one of VA's major rivers and is near our school! The larger body of water it flows into is the Chesepeake Bay.

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The land that water flows over and under as it makes its way to a body of water is called a

• watershed

• natural resource

• river

• bay

• lake

Answer explanation

We are part of the Chesepeake Bay watershed. Water flows over and under the land we walk on as it makes its way to the Chesapeake Bay. We all live downstream!

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A body of water that is partly enclosed by land but with a wide mouth that opens into an ocean or sea is a

• watershed

• natural resource

• river

• bay

• lake

Answer explanation

The Chesapeake Bay is surrounded by the land of Virginia on 3 sides and opens into the Atlantic Ocean.

Which of the following is a natural resource produced by forests?

• sunlight

• wood

• soil

• animals

Answer explanation

Wood is gathered from trees that are cut down. We can find large amounts of trees in forests!

Why is soil an important resource for humans?

• Soil is needed for crops to grow.

• Soil is a needed food for humans.

• Soil is used in the construction of homes and furniture.

• Soil is used to make medicine.

Answer explanation

Soil contains important nutrients, and water, that help plants grow. Crops are types of plants that we can eat, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains.

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Which of the following is true about watersheds?

• Water flows uphill across a watershed.

• Watersheds only include groundwater.

• Watersheds drain into a larger body of water.

• Watersheds are divided by oceans.

Answer explanation

Watersheds always drain into large bodies of water. Our watershed drains into the Chesapeake Bay.

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Which of the following is NOT a water resource in Virginia?

• river

• bay

• lake

• gulf

Answer explanation

In Virginia, we are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesepeake BAY. We have two natural LAKES, including LAKE Drummond. Virginia is also home to RIVERS - Please Remember Your Jacket - including the Potomac RIVER, the Rappahannock RIVER, the York RIVER, and the James RIVER.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major watersheds in Virginia?

• Gulf of Mexico

• North Carolina Sounds

• Drummond

• Chesapeake Bay

Answer explanation

The 3 major watersheds in our state are the Chesapeake Bay, North Carolina Sounds, and Gulf of Mexico watersheds.