a large stream that flows across land
a body of fresh water
an inlet of the sea (usually an ocean) that is an extension of a larger body of water (HINT: It's smaller than a gulf!)
an artificial or natural lake where water is collected as a water supply
Which body of water do all watersheds in Virginia go to?
What resources does a LAKE give us?
What resources does a BAY give us?
Why is soil a resource?
What will happen if we do not protect our natural resources?
What is the word for the protection of resources?
Name a bay in Virginia -
Name the 4 major rivers in Virginia-
Name a lake in Virginia -
Give an example of 1 natural resource and 1 man-made resource
Name a forest in Virginia -
What is ore?
a sedimentary rock made from compacting ancient plant matter
a very hard igneous rock that is used in buildings and monuments (HINT: It is the most common mineral on Earth)
a sedimentary rock that is formed mainly of marine animals from long ago
small broken pieces of rock used in the construction of houses and especially roads
Coal is a fossil fuel.
If soil is arable, it is not good for farming.
About 65% of Virginia is covered by forests.
Virginia has about 147 lakes.
Most of the lakes in Virginia are man-made lakes.
RIVER
LAKE
BAY
RESERVOIR
CHESAPEAKE BAY
fish, water supply, recreation
food, transportation and recreation
Because you use it to farm and grow food
They will become polluted.
CONSERVATION
Chesapeake Bay
James River, York River, Rappahonnack River, Potomac River
Lake Drummond, Smith Mountain Lake
George Washington, Jefferson, Shenandoah National Park
a mineral that has some type of value
COAL
GRANITE
LIMESTONE
SAND and GRAVEL
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
