Virginia's Resources

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

Virginia has many natural resources including forests, soil, and animals.

• True

• False

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Which of these is a natural resource of Virginia?

• power plant

• a glacier

• a river

• a dam

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Which is the best action to help protect water resources in Virginia?

• Rinse spilled gas with a hose.

• Put pet waste in a stream.

• Put hazardous waste in your house trash.

• Organize a river clean up program.

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What role do Virginia's forests play in the water cycle?

• They increase evaporation rates.

• They reduce groundwater levels.

• They help in the filtration and purification of water.

• They prevent rainfall.

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What role do forests play in Virginia's ecosystem?

• They contribute to soil erosion.

• They provide habitats and food for wildlife.

• They decrease air quality.

• They have no role in the ecosystem.

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How do rivers benefit Virginia's economy?

• By providing routes for transportation and trade

• By supplying water for industrial use only

• By being the primary location for the state's technology sector

• By attracting tourists to their banks for camping only

Which Virginia resource is renewable?

• granite

• coal

• limestone

• forests

Which of these is the most important product of Virginia forests?

• pine cones

• maple leaves

• pecan trees

• hardwood lumber

Each of the following of Virginia's minerals can be used for building materials

EXCEPT -

• coal

• limestone

• sand

• granite