Natural Resources

When identifying the texture of a soil, you are determining —

• the type of rock underneath the soil

• the age of the soil

• the size of the grains in the soil

• the crops the soil supports

Alexis is studying the texture of the particles in different types of soil. She is comparing soils with clay, sand, gravel, and silt in order to determine which soil has the largest particles.

Which ones list the soils in decreasing order?

• sand, gravel, clay, silt

• gravel, sand, silt, clay

• sand, gravel, silt, clay

• gravel, sand, clay, silt

In many parts of Texas, the soil forms a smooth thick mud when it rains. The water is more likely to runoff than absorb into the ground due to the lack of drainage through the soil.

The soil type is most likely —

• clay

• silt

• loam

• sand

What is one property of soil that you can use the sense of sight?

• color

• texture

• ability to retain water

• crops it supports

Which is the most important way that rocks and minerals are used in VA?

• Construction materials

• gem collections

• jewelry design

• making hiking trails in the blueridge

Which best explains how natural and cultivated forests are used in VA?

• Natural and cultivated forests both are used primarily for hiking

• both can be used for construction materials and recreation, but cultivated forests are replanted by humans

• natural forests are never chopped down

• natural forests ar only used for public parks

Which is true about lakes in VA?

• they are so large that they have their own currents

• they provide a source of freshwater

• they provide energy for power plants

• they are unable to support any kind of life

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Abby and her class mates wanted to help stop erosion on their school yard. Which activity could they do to help

• plant native plants and grasses and bushes

• pick up trash

• raise money for a playground

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What is an example of "We all live Downstream"

• Lake fishing is a popular sport in Virginia

• Virginia's rivers and lakes are freshwater

• Virginia has many natural resources including water

• pollutants can flrow to other parts of the watershed impacting natural resources people depend on.

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Which of these would harm life in Virginia?

• New forests are cultivated after trees are cut down.

• A new bridge is built across the James River

• Pollution causes animals population to decrease

• Children play in an open grassy area

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