My World Interactive - Grade 4 - Chapter 5 - Lesson 2

What is a mineral?

• A living material found in the earth

• A nonliving material found in the earth

• A material used for building homes

• A material used for making maple syrup

What is a quarry?

• A place where stone is dug out of the earth

• A place where maple syrup is made

• A place where fish are caught

• A place where forests are cleared

What is overfishing?

• Catching fish faster than they can reproduce

• Catching fish using advanced fishing gear

• Catching fish in large quantities

• Catching fish in the Northeast region

What is a bog?

• A wet, marshy area where cranberries grow

• A place where maple syrup is made

• A place where stone is dug out of the earth

• A place where forests are cleared

What is the main cause of overfishing in the Northeast?

• Lack of fishing gear

• Decrease in fish population

• Increase in fish population

• Excessive fishing by people

What is the main resource that attracts tourists to Vermont?

• Marble

• Coal

• Snow

• Maple syrup

What is the main resource used for building in the Northeast?

• Granite

• Marble

• Maple syrup

• Coal

Which state is famous for its lobsters?

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Pennsylvania

What is the main crop grown in Massachusetts?

• Apples

• Grapes

• Cranberries

• Potatoes

What is the main industry in the Northeast region?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Farming

• Mining