Natural Resources in New York City

The video explores the evolution of natural resources in New York City from the 1700s to modern times. It discusses the use of wood, animals, and plants in the early days, the introduction of stone and iron in the 1900s, and the modern use of glass and steel. The video also reviews the city's growth and technological advancements over time.

What natural resource was primarily used for building in the 1700s in New York City?

• Glass

• Metal

• Wood

• Stone

In the 1800s, what was a common natural resource used for making barrels?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Flour

• Iron

What advancement in the 1900s allowed for taller buildings in New York City?

• Wooden beams

• Stone carving

• Steel production

• Glass blowing

Which non-renewable resource was crucial for train construction in the 1900s?

• Iron

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

What new material became prominent in modern buildings for walls?

• Wood

• Brick

• Plastic

• Glass

What natural resource is used to make glass?

• Wood

• Clay

• Iron

• Sand

How did the use of natural resources change from 400 years ago to 150 years ago?

• From glass to wood

• From wood to stone

• From stone to metal

• From metal to plastic

What was a major natural resource used for food in the early development of New York City?

• Iron

• Wood

• Glass

• Animals

Which resource was increasingly used in the construction of skyscrapers in the 1920s?

• Clay

• Wood

• Glass

• Plastic

What was a significant change in transportation on the Hudson River over the years?

• Increase in ships

• Decrease in ferries

• Increase in canoes

• Decrease in boats